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JOURNAL OF THE
1984
GENERAL CONFERENCE
OF
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Volume I
JOURNAL
OF THE
1984
GENERAL CONFERENCE
OF
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Volume I
HELD AT
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
May 1-11, 1984
Edited by
JOHN L. SCHREIBER, Journal Editor
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
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CERTIFICATION
This certifies that the following pages constitute the
OfficialJournal of the 1984 General Conference of The United
Methodist Church, held at Baltimore, Maryland, May 1-11,
1984, including the Officers, Personnel, Commissions,
Committees, Representatives on Boards and Commissions
that acted during the Conference, or were elected by them,
proceedings of business, communications, and other matters
ordered printed by the General Conference.
The General Conference Secretarv'
The United Methodist Church
CONTENTS
Page
Title Page 3
Certification of Journal 4
Table of Contents 5
Commission ON The General Conference 7
Local Washington Area Committee 8
Council OF Bishops of The United Methodist Church 9
The Judicial Council 11
Officers AND Committees, 1984 General Conference 12
Secretarial Staff 12
Ballots and Tellers 13
Standing Administrative Committees 17
Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy 20
Personnel OF the General Conference 24
Alphabetical List of Delegates and First
Reserve Delegates 88
Standing Legislative Committees (Membership) Ill
Plan of Organization and Rules of Order 133
Episcopal Address 165
Laity Address 187
Journal
Tuesday, May 1, 1984, Afternoon 201
Evening 218
Wednesday, May 2, 1984, Morning 219
Thursday, May 3, 1984, Morning 228
Friday, May 4, 1984, Morning 236
Saturday, May 5, 1984, Morning 250
Monday, May 7, 1984, Morning 268
Afternoon 283
Evening 294
Tuesday, May 8, 1984, Morning 300
Afternoon 312
Evening 323
Wednesday, May 9, 1984, Morning 334
Afternoon 351
Evening 369
Thursday, May 10, 1984, Morning 380
Afternoon 395
Evening 412
Friday, May 11, 1984, Morning 425
Afternoon 445
Evening 461
Appendix
I. Vote on Constitutional Amendment 489
II. Reports of Administrative Committees 491
III. Reports TO the General Conference 507
IV. Reports OF Standing Legislative Committees 770
Index 1689
HOSTS AND HOSTESSES
Editor's Note: Addresses are as they were reported at the time of
the 1984 General Conference. Italics denote ordained clergy.
COMMISSION ON THE GENERAL CONFERENCE
Chairperson: B. C. Goodwin, Jr., 1200 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Vice-chairperson (Facilities): Elizabeth Watson, 3325 N.E. 29th Avenue,
Portland, OR 97212
Vice-chairperson (Program): Gene P. Crawford, 7995 E. 21st Street, Indianapolis,
IN 46219
Secretary of Commission: Barbara R. Thompson, 11215 Oak Leaf Drive, Apt.
1902, Silver Spring, MD 20901
General Conference Secretary: J. B. Holt, Perkins School of Theology, Southern
Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275
Treasurer: Swing T. Wayland, 1200 Davis Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Exec. Director/Business Mgr.: DeWayne S. Woodring, 1200 Davis Street,
Evanston, IL 60201
Members
Alguire, Frances, 764 86th Place, Dovi^ners Grove, IL 60516
Dillard, Robert L., Jr., 6624 Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214
Frazer, E. Eugene, 1577 Pemberton Road, Columbus, OH 43221
Gonzales, Noe, P. 0. Box 840, Nashville, TN 37202
Jordan, Bert, 212 Leavell Woods Drive, Jackson, MS 39212
Kellogg, Irma A., 5387-D Salem Bond Drive, Dayton, OH 45426
Rudisill, George W., Route 2, Box 169-B, Catawaba, NC 28609
Smith, F. Rossing, Box 2313, Charieston WV 25328
Stants, Nelson E., 407 Walnut Street, Irwin PA 15642
Walker, William 0., 1376 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97212
Webber, Frank, 149 Morning Sun Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Wong, Samuel, 6017 Craig Street, Springfield, VA 22150
1980-84 Committees
Executive: B. C. Goodwin, Jr., chairperson; Geyie P. Crawford, J. B. Holt,
Barbara R. Thompson, Elizabeth Watson, Ewing T. Wayland, DeWayne S.
Woodring
Facilities: Elizabeth Watson, chairperson; Robert L. Dillard, E. Eugene Frazer,
Noe Gonzales, Bert Jordan, Irma Kellogg, Nelson E. Stants, William 0.
Walker, DeWayne S. Woodring
Program: Gene P. Crawford, chairperson; Frances Alguire, B. C. Goodwin, Jr. , J.
B. Holt, F. Rossing Smith, George Rudisill, Barbara Thompson, Ewing T.
Wayland, Frank Webber, Samuel Wong, DeWayne S. Woodring
LOCAL COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON AREA
Chairperson: D. Frederick Wertz, Washington, DC
Honorary Co-Chairpersons: Fred D. Holloway, Wilmington, DE; W. Earl Ledden,
Gaithersburg, MD; James K. Mathews, Washington, DC
General Chairperson: Wilson A. Shearer, Baltimore, MD
Staffing & Equipment:
Chairperson: Edgar F. Nicodemus, Frederick, MD
Office of Local Committee Coordinators: Robert Powrie, Wilmington, DE;
Clarence L. Roark, Glyndon, MD
Convention Services Coordinator: Leslie G. Metcalf, Baltimore, MD
Equipment Coordinator: Wilbur Penley, Baltimore, MD
Secretarial Personnel Coordinators: Judith Berry, Wilmington, DE; Nancy Zabel,
College Park, MD
First Aid and Health Support Coordinator: Hilda Truesdel, Baltimore, MD
Postal Services Coordinator: Francis Turpin, Federalsburg, MD
Badges and Packets Coordinator: Henry K. Underwood, Silver Spring, MD
Program:
Chairperson: Forrest T. Stith, Suitland, MD
Communion Service Coordinator: Kathryn B. Moore, Washington, DC
Bishop's Reception Coordinator: Annie Thompson, Joppa, MD
Area Event Coordinator: Carroll Yingling, Baltimore, MD
Preaching Assignments Coordinators: Marlene L. Walters, Wilmington, DE;
Harold G. Johnson, St., Bethesda, MD
Conference Sunday Delegate Hosting Coordinator: Nina B. O'Neal, Washington,
DC
Communications Coordinator: Jan Lichtenwalter, Baltimore, MD
Music Coordinator: Dale Kreider, Hyattsville, MD
Hospitality:
Chairpersons: William and Sarah Hemphill, Hockessin, DE
Group Housing Coordinator: Delton Pickering, Baltimore, MD
Council of Bishops Meeting Coordinator: Richard Stazesky, Wilmington, DE
Special Luncheons and Banquets Coordinator: Judy Rife, Baltimore, MD
Information and Message Center Coordinator: Byron Brought, Wheaton, MD
Delegate Lounge Coordinator: Ruth Laws, Dover, DE
Local Transportation and Tours Coordinator: Robert Manthey, Timonium, MD
Refreshments Coordinator: Robert Paulen, Pasadena, MD
Welcoming Coordinator: Richard Bailey, Dover, DE
ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL BODIES
THE COUNCIL OF BISHOPS
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Officers
President Bishop Wilbur W. Y. Choy
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Members
Allen, L. Scott, P. 0. Box 18750, Charlotte, NC 28215
Alton, Ralph T., 1100 West 42nd St., Indianapolis, IN 462J)8
Ammons, Edsel A., 155 West Congress, #200, Detroit MI 48226
Ault, James M., 223 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA lo222
Banmira, Thomas Syla, P. 0. Box 523, FreetON^, Sierra Leone
Barbieri:Sante Uberto, Los Ceibos 56, El Palomar, 1684 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bashore, George W., 566 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
Blackburn, Robert M., P. 0. Box 11367, Richmond, VA 23230
Borgen, Ole E., Sibyllegatan 18, III, 114 42 Stockholm, Sweden
Boulton, Edwin C, 1721 South University Dr., Fargo, ND o8103
Br^an Monk, 2641 North 49th St., Lincoln, NB 68o04
Cannon, William R., P. 0. Box 10955, Raleigh NC 27605
Carleton, Alsie H., 810 Momingside Place, S. E. Albuquerque, NM 87108
Carroll, Edward G., 2235 Rogene Drive, #203, Baltimore, MD 21209
Choy, Wilbur W. Y., P. 0. Box 467, San Francisco, C A 94101
Clark, Roy C, 4908 Colonial Drive, #108, Columbia, SC 29203
Clymer, Wayne K., 1019 Chestnut Street, Des Moines lA o0309
Colaw, Emerson S., 122 West Franklin Ave., #400, Minneapolis. MN o5404
Corson Fred P., Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, PA 17016
Crutchfield, Finis A., 5215 South Main St., Houston, TX 77002
de Carvalho, Emilio J. M., Caixa Postal 68, Luanda Angola
DeWitt Jesse R., 77 West Washington St., #1806, Chicago, IL 60602
Dixon 'Ernest T., Jr., P. 0. Box 28509, San Antomo, TX 78228
Dodge, Ralph E., P. 0. Box 25, Dowling Park, FL 32060
Duffey, Paul A., 4010 Dupont Circle, #264, Louisville, KY 40207
Ferrer Comelio M., 85 West Point, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
Finger, H. Ellis, Jr., P. 0. Box 11869, Knoxville, TN 37919
Frank Eugene M., 3913 West 57th Terrace, Shawnee Mission. KS 66205
Galloway, Paul V., P. 0. Box 3057, Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Garrison, Edwin R., 29 Brook to Bay, Englewood, FL 33533
Golden, Charles F., 5911 Shenandoah Ave., Los Angeles, C A 90056
Goodrich, Robert E., Jr., 3435 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77027
Goodson, W. Kenneth, Duke University Divimty School, Durham, NC 2770b
Granadosin, Paul L. A., P. 0. Box 87, Baguio City Phihppines
Grove, William B., 900 Washington St., East, Charleston WV2o301
Handy W T , Jr., 4625 Lindell Blvd., #420, St. Louis, MO 63108
Hardin, Paul, Jr, P. 0. Box 338, Lake Junaluska NC 2874o
Hardt, John Wesley, 2420 North Black\\-elder. Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Harmon, Nolan B., 998 Springdale Road, N. E., Atlanta, GA 30306
HaHel, Armin E., Wiener Strasse 56, 8020 Dresden, East Germany
Henley, James W., P. 0. Box 2067. Lakeland, FL 33803
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Hicks, Kenneth W., 723 Center St., Little Rock, AR 72201
Hodapp, Leroy C, 501 East Capitol Ave., Springfield, IL 62701
Holloway, Fred G., 4830 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
Holier, Don W., 7725 Briar St., Prairie Village, KS 66208
Hunt, Earl G., Jr., P. 0. Box 1747, Lakeland, FL 33802
Kaebnick, Hermann W., 65 Woodbine Dr., Hershey, PA 17033
Katembo, Kainda, B. P. 2061, Lubumbashi, Zaire
Reams, Francis E., 290 Cottswold Dr., Delaware, OH 43015
Kulah, Arthur F., P. 0. Box 1010, Monrovia, Liberia
Ledden, W. Earl, 401 Russell Avenue, #405, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Loder, Dwight E., 471 East Broad Street, #1106, Columbus, OH 43215
Lord, John Wesley, 1011 Avon Ave., Lakeland, FL 33801
Lovem, J. Chess, 412 Lake Charles, North, Fort Worth, TX 76103
Martin, William C, 1421 North University, #S-202, Little Rock, AR 72207
Mathews, James K., 4120 48th Street, N. W., Washington, DC 20016
Matthews, Marjorie S., 750 Windsor Street, #303, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
McConnell, Calvin D., 1505 S. W. 18th Ave., Portland, OR 97201
McDavid, Joel D., 159 Ralph McGill Blvd., N. E., Atlanta, GA 30365
Milhouse, Paul W., 2213 N. W. 56th Terrace, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Minnick, C. P., Jr., P. 0. Box 931, Jackson, MS 39205
Mondol, Shot K., 4931 Indian Trail, Saginaw, MI 48603
Moore, Noah W., Jr., 1236 North Indiana Ave., Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Muzorewa, Abel T., P. 0. Box 3408, Harare, Zimbabwe
Nacpil, Emerito P., P. 0. Box 756, Manila, Philippines
Nail, T. Otto, 2509 Wynnewood Dr., Clearwater, FL 33575
Nichols, Roy C, 252 Bryant Ave., White Plains, NY 10605
Oliphint, Benjamin R., 4201 West 15th St., Topeka, KS 66604
Onema, Fama, B. P. 560, Kananga, Zaire
Pendergrass, Edward J., P. 0. Box 2505, Lakeland, FL 33803
Penicela, Almeida, Caixa Postal 2640, Maputo, Mozambique
Pope, W. Kenneth, 3131 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX 75201
Robertson, Frank L., 6 Office Park Circle, #301, Birmingham, AL 35223
Russell, John W., P. 0. Box 8127, Dallas, TX 75205
Sanders, Carl J., P. 0. Box 6073, Dothan, AL 36302
Schdfer, Franz W., P. 0. Box 469, 8026 Zurich, Switzerland
Schowengerdt, Louis W., 2500 Louisiana, N.E., #227, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Short, Roy H., 835 Neartop Dr., Nashville, TN 37205
Skeete, F. Herbert, P. 0. Box 820, Valley Forge, PA 19482
Slater, 0. Eugene, 7424-9 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75225
Sparks, W. Maynard, 5401 Cabrillo Way, Sacramento, CA 95820
Sticher, Hermann L. , Wilhelm-Leuschner-Strasse 8, D-6 Frankfurt/ Main 1, West
Germany
Stokes, Mack B., 8587 South Lewis Ave., #207 Annex, Tulsa, OK 74137
Stowe, W. McFerrin, 4123 Echo Glen, Dallas, TX 75234
Stuart, R. Marvin, 22 Los Altos Square, Los Altos, CA 94022
Talbert, Melvin G., 2112 Third Ave., #301, Seattle, WA 98121
Taylor, Prince A., Jr., 193 Laurel Circle, Princeton, NJ 08540
Thomas, James S., P. 0. Box 2800, North Canton, OH 44720
Tuell, Jack M., P. 0. Box 6006, Pasadena, CA 91109
Tullis, Edward L., Scarritt College, Laskey Library, Nashville, TN 37203
Valencia, Jose L., 40 Ilagan St., San Francisco Del Monte, Quezon City,
Philippines
Wakadilo, Ngoy Kimba M., B. P. 459, Kamina, Zaire
Ward, W. Ralph, Jr., 160 Woodland Dr., Convent Station, NJ 07961
Warman, John B., 900 South Arlington Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17109-5097
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Washburn, Paul A., 413 East Parkway Dr., Wheaton, IL 60187
Webb, Lance, 10321 Van Dyke, Dallas, TX 75218
Werner, Hazen G., 4337 22nd Ave., North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Wertz, D. Frederick, 100 Maryland Ave., N. E., Washington, DC 20002
Wheatley, Melvin E., Jr., 2200 South University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210
White, C. Dale, 112 West Delaware Ave., Pennington, NJ 08534
Wicke, Lloyd C, 1370 Whiskey Creek Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33907
Wunderlich, Friedrich, 34 Grillparzerstrasse, D-6 Frankfurt/Main, West Ger-
many
Yeakel, Joseph H., 3049 East Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13224
Zottele, Pedro R., Casilla 10222, Santiago, Chile
JUDICIAL COUNCIL
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Officers
President: Tom Matheny, P. 0. Box 221, Hammond, LA 70404
Vice President: Florence V. Lucas, 144-07 228th Street, Rosedale, NY 11413
Secretary: Hoover Rupert, Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL 33802 (Sept.
1-May 1); 221 School's Out, Epworth Heights, Ludington, MI 49431 (May 1-Aug.
31)
Members
Wayne Coffin, 2420 N. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Charles B. Copher, 3340 Lake Valley Rd. N.W., Atlanta GA 30331
Elizabeth B. Gundlach, 326 East Main Street, Springville, NY 14141
Alvin J. Lindgren, 1104 Duncan Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
Gene E. Sease, 1400 East Hanna Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227
Leonard D. Slutz, 900 Tri State Bldg., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Alternates
Florence Freeman, 70 Montvale Rd., Weston, MA 02193
Daniel Garcia, General Board of Global Ministries, 475 Riverside Dr., New York,
NY 10115
Kathryn M. Grove, 5025 North Marvine St., Philadelphia, PA 19141
Duncan Hunter, Jr., 2108 Henry Rd., Anniston, AL 36201
C. Ebb Munden, 2723 N. 50th St., Lincoln, NE 68504
Thomas Reavley, 1312 Meriden Lane, Austin, TX 78703
John Stumbo, 2222 W. 29th St., Topeka, KS 66611
Paul Webb, 229 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30303
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
OF
THE 1984 SESSION
OF THE
GENERAL CONFERENCE
OF THE
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
PRESIDING BISHOPS
(In order of their presiding)
Bishop James S. Thomas
Bishop W. T. Handy, Jr.
Bishop Joel D. McDavid
Bishop Joseph H, Yeakel
Bishop Wayne K. Clymer
Bishop James M. Ault
Bishop Melvin G. Talbert
Bishop Benjamin R. Ohphint
Bishop H. ElHs Finger, Jr.
Bishop Edward L. Tulhs
Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp
Bishop Jack M. Tuell
Bishop Roy C. Nichols
Bishop Emerito P. Nacpil
Bishop Ernest T. Dixon
Bishop Jesse R. DeWitt
Bishop Paul A. Duffey
Bishop Marjorie S. Matthews
Bishop Roy C. Clark
Bishop William B. Grove
SECRETARIAL STAFF
(Italics denotes minister)
General Secretary /. B. Holt (Central Texas)
Assistant Secretary... J?o6e7^ T. Young (Western North Carolina)
Calendar Secretary Hobart R. Hildyard (Kansas East)
Document Secretary Hea Sun Kim (Baltimore)
Journal Editor John L. Schreiber (Southwest Texas)
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Journal Secretary F. Rossing Smith (West Virginia)
Legislation Secretary... //arofd E. Johnson (Pacific and South-
west)
Petitions Secretaries... Newell P. Knudson (California-Nevada)
Katarine Knudson (California-Nevada)
Registrar Irma Kellogg Wallace (West Ohio)
Roll Call Secretary Roy D. Barton (Rio Grande)
Director, Stenographic Pool Betty Van Dyke (West Ohio)
Chief Tellers Barbara R. Thompson (Baltimore)
Sidney Roberts (Central Texas)
BALLOTS AND TELLERS
TELLERS— GROUP I
Chief Teller: Barbara R. Thompson (Baltimore)
SECTION A
Section Captain: Lorene Taylor (Oregon-Idaho)
Reserve Section Captain: George Robinson (Western North Carolina)
Regular Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 G. Howard Allred (Western North Carolina)
Rows 4-5-6 Kendall Bond (New Mexico)
Rows 7-8-9 Barbara Riddle (Florida)
Rows 10-11-12 Robert Stevens (Pacific Northwest)
Rows 13-14-15 John Stoneking (Kansas East)
Rows 16-17-18 Donald Yeddo (Northern New York)
Rows 19-20-21 Luther Henry (Central Texas)
Rows 22-23-24 Betty Henderson (Eastern Pennsylvania)
Rows 25-26-27 John Mathison (Alabama-West Florida)
Rows 28-29 Ignacio Castuera (Pacific and Southwest)
Reserve Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Beckey Thompson (Oklahoma Indian Missionary)
Rows 4-5-6 Hubert Neth (Missouri West)
Rows 7-8-9 Chester Vanderbilt (Troy)
Rows 10-11-12 Wilson Boots (New York)
Rows 13-14-15 John Lundy (Holston)
Rows 16-17-18 Ruth Harper (North Carohna)
Rows 19-20-21 Ann Pfisterer (Louisville)
Rows 22-23-24 Stephen Dahl (Northern Illinois)
Rows 25-26-27 Cleo Turner (Pacific and Southwest)
Rows 28-29 John Martin (Missouri East)
SECTION B
Section Captain: Tal Oden (Oklahoma)
Reserve Section Captain: Judith Gebhart (West Ohio)
Regular Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Helen Taylor (Oklahoma)
Rows 4-5-6 Vance Summers, Jr. (West Ohio)
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Rows 7-8-9 Robert Bailey (South Carolina)
Rows 10-11-12 Wesley Kendall (Rocky Mountain)
Rows 13-14-15 John Hanson (Wisconsin)
Rows 16-17-18 Richard Turner (Nebraska)
Rows 19-20-21 Samuel Wong (Baltimore)
Rows 22-23-24 Bonifacio Mequi, Jr. (Iowa)
Rows 25-26-27 Twick Morrison (Mississippi)
Rows 28-29 Elizabeth Karlsen (Denmark)
Reserve Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Scott Smith (North Texas)
Rows 4-5-6 Jim Waterfield (Northwest Texas)
Rows 7-8-9 Rudolph Baker, Jr. (North Georgia)
Rows 10-11-12 Doreen Bailey (Central Pennsylvania)
Rows 13-14-15 Prenza Woods (Southwest Texas)
Rows 16-17-18 Peggy Garrett (North Indiana)
Rows 19-20-21 Rafael Boissen (Puerto Rico)
Rows 22-23-24 Rebecca May (Memphis)
Rows 25-26-27 Charles Thompson (West Virginia)
Rows 28-29 William Appleby (North Mississippi)
SECTION C
Section Captain: James R. Reed (Kansas West)
Reserve Section Captain: Clint Burleson (North Arkansas)
Regular Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Wesley Crompton (Wyoming)
Rows 4-5-6 David Zimmerman (Virginia)
Rows 7-8-9 Robert Richards (Western Pennsylvania)
Rows 10-11-12 Pat Callbeck Harper (Yellowstone)
Rows 13-14-15 Robert Sweet, Jr. (Southern New England)
Rows 16-17-18 Mareyjoyce Green (East Ohio)
Rows 19-20-21 Ted Colescott (Minnesota)
Rows 22-23-24 Sue Davidson (New Hampshire)
Rows 25-26-27 Howard Daughenbaugh (Central Illinois)
Rows 28-29 Russell Odell (Central Illinois)
Reserve Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Gladys Church (West Michigan)
Rows 4-5-6 Ross Freeman (South Georgia)
Rows 7-8-9 Kristen Knudson (California-Nevada)
Rows 10-11-12 Charles Ramsay (North Arkansas)
Rows 13-14-15 Oscar Garza, IV (Rio Grande)
Rows 16-17-18 Charles Betts (North Alabama)
Rows 19-20-21 Wanda Eichler (Detroit)
Rows 22-23-24 Tracy R. Arnold (Louisiana)
Rows 25-26-27 David L. White, Jr. (South Indiana)
Rows 28-29 Bradley Watkins (Central Illinois)
TELLERS— GROUP II
Chief Teller: Sidney Roberts (Central Texas)
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SECTION A
Section Captain: John Miles (Little Rock)
Reserve Section Captain: Joetta Rinehart (Western North Carolina)
Regular Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Edwin L. Taylor (Caribbean and Americas)
Rows 4-5-6 Mai Gray (Missouri West)
Rows 7-8-9 George Hunter, III (Florida)
Rows 10-11-12 William James (New York)
Rows 13-14-15 Barbara Driver (Kansas East)
Rows 16-17-18 Charles H. Mercer (North Carolina)
Rows 19-20-21 Paul Hardin (Northern New Jersey)
Rows 22-23-24 Felton E. May (Peninsula)
Rows 25-26-27 John Sherrer, Sr. (Alabama-West Florida)
Rows 28-29 Ivan LaTumo (Missouri East)
Reserve Tellers
1.2-3 Charles Eurey (Western North Carolina)
4-5-6 B. C. Goodu-in, Jr. (New Mexico)
7-8-9 Jerr>' Young (Oregon-Idaho)
10-11-12 Edivard Iwamoto (Pacific Northwest)
13-14-15 Raymon White (Holston)
16-17-18 Lydia Aherrera (Phillippines)
19-20-21 William Trudeau (Alaska)
22-23-24 Alice Litton (Kentucky)
25-26-27 James Lawson (Pacific and Southwest)
28-29 Lois Seifert (Pacific and Southwest)
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SECTION B
Section Captain: L. T. Hicks (Oklahoma)
Reserve Section Captain: William Stephenson (North Texas)
Regrular Tellers
1-2-3 Johnnie Marie Grimes (North Texas)
4-5-6 Charles D. Whittle (Northwest Texas)
7-8-9 James Gadsden (South Carolina)
10-11-12 Elizabeth Howard (Rocky Mountain)
13-14-15 Roland Scales (Texas)
16-17-18 Don Riggin (Little Rock)
19-20-21 Lewis Yingling (Baltimore)
22-23-24 Don Ridenour (Iowa)
25-26-27 Robert Kates (Mississippi)
28-29 Paul Baddour (North Mississippi)
Reserve Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Bonner Teeter (Oklahoma)
Rows 4-5-6 C. William Swank (West Ohio)
Rows 7-8-9 Ken Weatherford (North Georgia)
Rows 10-11-12 Margie Mayson (Central New York)
Rows 13-14-15 John Q. T. King (Southwest Texas)
Rows 16-17-18 R. Sheldon Diiecker (North Indiana)
Rows 19-20-21 Annie Thompson (Baltimore)
Rows 22-23-24 Paul Blankenship (Memphis)
Rows 25-26-27 Jean Beard (West Virginia)
Rows 28-29 Finn Uth (Denmark)
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SECTION C
Section Captain: Clifton Bullock (West Michigan)
Reserve Section Captain: Betty Whitehurst (Virginia)
Regular Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Donald Minturn (Wyoming)
Rows 4-5-6 Robert Casey (Virginia)
Rows 7-8-9 William Green (Western Pennsylvania)
Rows 10-11-12 Rueben Job (South Dakota)
Rows 13-14-15 Elsie Crickard (Kansas West)
Rows 16-17-18 William Harvey (East Ohio)
Rows 19-20-21 Kathleen Bellamy (North Dakota)
Rows 22-23-24 Thomas Cloyd (Tennessee)
Rows 25-26-27 Norman Dixon (Central Illinois)
Rows 28-29 Jack VanStone (South Indiana)
Reserve Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Ellen Brubaker (West Michigan)
Rows 4-5-6 Ray Cox, Jr. (South Georgia)
Rows 7-8-9 Arturo Fernandez (California-Nevada)
Rows 10-11-12 Fred Helton (Red Bird Missionary)
Rows 13-14-15 Carl Halvorsen (Southern New Jersey)
Rows 16-17-18 Myrtle Gordon (North Alabama)
Rows 19-20-21 Clifton Ives (Maine)
Rows 22-23-24 John Porter (Louisiana)
Rows 25-26-27 Joe Emerson (South Indiana)
Rows 28-29 Dehght Wier (Central Illinois)
DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE
Roger L. Burgess Editor
Janet R. McNish Associate Editor
Martha S. Pilcher Managing Editor
James Steele News/Roundup Editor
Peggj' Huddleston Assistant Editor
Sherrie B. Dobbs Feature Editor
Walter Vernon Feature Editor
Clifton Goodlett Chief Copy Editor
Nancy B. Cunningham Copy Editor
Frances Glenn Copy Editor
Robert C. Goss Art Director
John Good\\in Photographer
Gerald Clapsaddle Index Editor
Carl E. Thompson Business Manager
Edward R. Carver Production Manager
Juanita Bellenfant Circulation Manager
Cedric Foley Distribution Manager
Robert K. Feaster Publisher
STANDING ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES
{Italics denote minister)
AGENDA
Chairperson: Asbiiry Lenox (Texas)
Vice-chairperson: K. June Goldman (Iowa)
Secretary: Henry C. Clay, Jr. (Mississippi)
Members: Virgil V. Bjork (North Indiana) Calendar Committee Chairperson
J. Melvin BrawTi (California-Nevada)
Gene P. Crawford (South Indiana) Commission on the General
Conference
Mai Gray (Missouri West)
J. Nimeju Kartwe (Liberia)
Charles F. Kirkley (Baltimore)
Delton H. Krueger (Minnesota)
Rebecca May (Memphis)
Elbert Moore (Pacific Northwest)
CALENDAR
Chairperson: Virgil V. Bjork (North Indiana)
Vice-chairperson: Leon McKenzie (Pacific and Southwest)
Secretary: Neil L. Irons (West Virginia)
Members: Betty R. Hartje (Kentucky)
CORRELATION AND EDITORIAL REVISION
Chairperson: C. Faith Richardson (Southern New England)
Vice-chairperson: Naomi Bartle (North Dakota)
Secretary: Ronald K. Johnson (Pacific Northwest)
Members: Bishop L. Scott Allen (Charlotte Area)
Ronald P. Patterson (West Ohio), ex officio
COURTESIES AND PRIVILEGES
Chairperson: C. Vernon Bigler (Western New York)
Vice-chairperson: Joseph B. Bethea (North Carolina)
Secretary: May C. Chun (Pacific and Southwest)
Members: Heinrich Bolleter (Switzerland-France)
Zan W. Holmes (North Texas)
Jane Schairer (Detroit)
CREDENTIALS
Chairperson: Tal Oden (Oklahoma)
Vice-chairperson: Helmut Nausner (Austria Provisional)
Secretary: Mollie M. Stewart (North Alabama)
Members: Bnice D. Fisher (Central Pennsylvania)
Joan T. Kelsey (West Michigan)
Robert I. Phelps (Yellowstone)
JOURNAL
Chairperson: William W. Reid (Wyoming)
Vice-chairperson: Carol J. Johns (Detroit)
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Secretary: Granville A. Hicks (South Carolina)
Members: Benjamin A. Justo (Northern Phihppines)
Kristin Knudson (CaUfomia-Nevada)
Don Strickland (Texas)
PLAN OF ORGANIZATION AND RULES OF ORDER
Chairperson: Frank H. Nestler (Central Illinois)
Vice-chairperson: Susan F. Henry-Crowe (South Carolina)
Secretary: Barbara M. Shaffer (Alaska Missionary)
Members: Beverly J. Abbott (Maine)
Bruce P. Blake (Kansas West)
Jerry G. Bray, Jr. (Virginia)
Pedro L. Ela (Middle Philippines)
James M. Lawson (Pacific and Southwest)
Eldon B. Mahon (Central Texas)
Charles A. Sayre (Southern New Jersey)
PRESIDING OFFICERS
Chairperson: Richard W. Cain (Pacific and Southwest)
Vice-chairperson: Marcus Fang (Wisconsin)
Secretary: Janice K. McClary (Troy)
Members: Arturo M. Fernandez (California-Nevada)
Paul J. Meuschke (Western Pennsylvania)
T. Cecil Myers (North Georgia)
Frank A. Nichols (Iowa)
Carolyn H. Oehler (Northern Illinois)
Ann Rader Pfisterer (Louisville)
Victor E. Pizarro (Puerto Rico)
Harry Schneidereit (German Democratic Republic)
Helen H. Slentz (California-Nevada)
Lycurgus M. Starkey (Missouri East)
Becky R. Thompson (Oklahoma Indian Missionary)
Nonato U. Vengco (Philippines)
James M. Walker (Southwest Texas)
REFERENCE
Co-Chairpersons: George L. Berry (North Mississippi)
Judith G. Gebhart (West Ohio)
Secretary: Susan M. Morrison (Baltimore)
Members: James A. Batten (New Hampshire)
Kathleen Bellamy (North Dakota)
Florence E. Freeman (Southern New England)
Pat Callbeck Harper (Yellowstone)
/. Lloyd Knox (Florida)
William B. Lewis (Southern Illinois)
Allen D. Montgomery (North Alabama)
William B. Oden (Oklahoma)
Manfred Poll (Austria Provisional)
Roy L Sano (California-Nevada)
Dan E. Solomon (Southwest Texas)
James B. M. Vincent (Sierre Leone)
Dale Waymire (Oklahoma)
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COMMISSION ON THE GENERAL CONFERENCE
1988 GENERAL CONFERENCE
Chairperson: Frances M. Alguire (Northern Illinois)
Vice-chairperson (Facilities): E. Eugene Frazer (West Ohio)
Vice-chairperson (Program): F. Rossing Smith (West Virginia)
Secretary: William 0. Walker (Oregon-Idaho)
Members:
Class of 1988:
Frances M. Alguire (Northern Illinois)
Robert L. Dillard, Jr. (North Texas)
E. Eugene Frazer (West Ohio)
George W. Rudisill (North Carolina)
F. Rossing Smith (West Virginia)
William 0. Walker (Oregon-Idaho)
Samuel Wong (Baltimore)
Class of 1992:
Judith Craig (East Ohio)
Delia Escareno (Rio Grande)
Bettilou Holland (Northern New Jersey)
Carolyn Hopkins (South Georgia)
Paula Johnston (Rocky Mountain)
Charles E. Lutrick (Northwest Texas)
Arnold Madsen (Norway)
At-large (elected by the Commission):
Elbert Moore (Pacific Northwest)
Carlton R. Young (East Ohio)
Ex-offtcio: ^
Clifford Droke, Treasurer, General Council on Finance
and Administration (California-Nevada)
C. Faith Richardson, Secretary (Southern New England)
DeWayne S. Woodring, Business Manager (East Ohio)
INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMMITTEE
ON EPISCOPACY, 1984-1988
Par. 611.1. There shall be an Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy
elected by the General Conference consisting of the persons nominated by their
Annual Conference delegations to serve on the several Jurisdictional Committees
on Episcopacy. The committee shall meet not later than the fifth day of the
conference session and at the time and place set for their convening by the
president of the Council of Bishops and shall elect from their number a chairperson,
vice-chairperson, and secretary. The function of this joint committee shall be to
discuss the possibility of transfers of bishops across jurisdictional lines at the
forthcoming Jurisdictional Conferences for residential and presidential responsi-
bihties in the ensuing quadrennium. It shall elect an executive committee
consisting of the officers named above and two ministers and two lay persons from
the nominees to each jurisdictional committee, elected by that committee to
conduct consultations with bishops and others interested in possible episcopal
transfers. The executive committee shall be responsible to the interjurisdictional
committee.
NORTH CENTRAL JURISDICTION
Alguire, Frances Northern lUinois
Bellamy, Kathleen North Dakota
Bjork, Virgil V North Indiana
Blomquist, Paul F Detroit
Bosomworth, E. L Southern Illinois
Christopher, Sharon A. Brown Wisconsin
Cook, Shirley Detroit
Craig, Judith East Ohio
Dilgard, Charles West Ohio
Ewers, Duane North Dakota
Fang, Marcus Wisconsin
Fenstermacher , Anita North Indiana
Forbes, J. Kenneth South Indiana
Foster, Betty Minnesota
Job, Rueben P South Dakota
Jordan, Charles W Northern Illinois
Kelsey, Joan T. (chairperson) West Michigan
Lorch, Basil H., Jr South Indiana
McCormack, James West Ohio
Moore, Thomas P East Ohio
Nettleton, James L Southern Illinois
Nichols , Frank A Iowa
Palmer, Miley E Central Illinois
Rader, Sharon Z West Michigan
Ridenour, Don Iowa
Rushing, Vaudra M Central Illinois
Wahlstrom, LaRayne South Dakota
Walker, H. Thomas Minnesota
NORTHEASTERN JURISDICTION
Abbott, Beverly Maine
Batten, James A New Hampshire
Beard , Jean West Virginia
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Boissen , Rafael Puerto Rico
Boots, Wilson T New York
Brown, Lyle Western New York
Cherry, William T Eastern Pennsylvania
Clendaniel, Virginia L Peninsula
Cleveland, J. Fay Western New York
Crompton, Wesley R Wyoming
Daugherty, Ruth Eastern Pennsylvania
Davidson, Sue E New Hampshire
Ernest, Sally Western Pennsylvania
Flinn, Thomas W., Jr Baltimore
Fisher, Bruce D Central Pennsylvania
Harlow, Ruth Troy
Holland, Bettilou Northern New Jersey
Irons, Neil L West Virginia
Ives, S. Clifton Maine
banning, Dean Northern New Jersey
Lasher, William A Troy
McCune, Robert J Central New York
Meuschke, Paul J Western Pennsylvania
Page, Conrad M., Jr Central Pennsylvania
Parris, Shirley New York
Pizarro, Victor Puerto Rico
Shinn, Ridgway, Jr Southern New England
Shivers, M. Russell Southern New Jersey
Stapleton, J. Gordon Peninsula
Stith, Forrest C Baltimore
Summers, Kenneth T., Jr Wyoming
Swales, William R Northern New York
Taylor, Blaine Southern New England
Totten, Bonnie Central New York
Weller, William L Southern New Jersey
Yeddo, Donald Northern New York
SOUTH CENTRAL JURISDICTION
Arnold, William E North Arkansas
Bailey, H. Barry Central Texas
Seal, Jim North Arkansas
Bevins, C. Rex Nebraska
Bond, Kendall New Mexico
Carruth, Nancy Louisiana
Dorsey, Frank Kansas East
Dunlap, G. Alan Nebraska
Forsman, Don New Mexico
Garza, Oscar Rio Grande
Harper, Charles North Texas
Heacock, Jack D Southwest Texas
Heam, J. Woodrow Louisiana
Lutrick, Charles E Northwest Texas
McReynolds, Marvin Kansas West
Mutti, A. F Missouri West
Oden, William B Oklahoma
Palos, Jose A Rio Grande
Railey, Walker L North Texas
Riggin, Don L Little Rock
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Ross, Ken Missouri East
Roughface, Thomas, Sr Oklahoma Indian
Speer, Aubrey B Missouri West
Starkey, Lycurgus M Missouri East
Strickland, Don Texas
Stroman, Pat '... Central Texas
Stumbo, John E. (vice-chairperson) Kansas East
Tanner, George A Little Rock
Thompson, Becky Oklahoma Indian
Walker, James Southwest Texas
Waterfield, Jim Northwest Texas
Waymire, Dale Oklahoma
Wilke, Richard B Kansas West
Williams, Charles W Texas
SOUTHEASTERN JURISDICTION
Ash, John L., Ill Mississippi
Bailey, William P., Jr Memphis
Barnes, John Tennessee
Berry, George L North Mississippi
Bethea, Joseph B North Carolina
Bondurant, Lil Holston
Campbell, Foy Alabama- West Florida
Fitzgerald, Ernest A Western North Carolina
Furman, Frank, Jr Florida
Gordon, Prentiss M North Mississippi
Helton, Fred Red Bird
Hicks, Granville A South Carolina
Hilton, David A Red Bird
Jones, Bevel North Georgia
Key, William R South Georgia
Knox, J. Lloyd Florida
Litton, Alice Kentucky
Logan, James Virginia
Looney, Richard C Holston
Lucas, Aubrey K Mississippi
Martin, Bob North Georgia
May, Rebecca ••• Memphis
Morgan, Robert C North Alabama
Norris, J. Allen, Jr North Carolina
Peters, C. Kenneth Louisville
Phillips, J. Taylor South Georgia
Ravenhorst, Dorothy Virginia
Shingler, Sara South Carolina
Spain, Robert H Tennessee
Stegall, Karl K Alabama-West Florida
Stewart, Mollie M North Alabama
Summers, James A Western North Carolina
Sweazy, Albert W. (secretary) Kentucky
Willen, Howard R Louisville
WESTERN JURISDICTION
Bleyle, Deanna Rocky Mountain
Boe, Donna H Oregon-Idaho
Cain, Richard W Pacific and Southwest
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Dolliver, James M Pacific Northwest
Hammer, Pat J Pacific and Southwest
Harper, Pat Callbeck Yellowstone
Johnston, Paula Rocky Mountain
McConyiell, Bruce E Oregon-Idaho
Phelps, Robert I Yellowstone
Shaffer, Barbara M Alaska
Shaner, Harry E California-Nevada
Summerour, William Franklin Pacific Northwest
Tnideau, William Alaska
Washington, Rosa California- Nevada
VOTING AND RESERVE
DELEGATES
TO THE
1984 GENERAL CONFERENCE
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The annual conferences are listed alphabetically. The names of the delegates
appear as they were furnished by the secretaries of the respective annual
conferences, with the names of ministerial delegates and reserves in itahcs.
Addresses are those supplied the General Conference secretary as of the time of
the General Conference sessions. The chairperson of the delegation is indicated by
an asterisk (*). The number in parentheses indicates legislative committee
assignment.
The figure after each annual conference heading is the number of delegates in the
delegation and is followed by the abbreviation for its jurisdiction or CC for central
conferences.
ALABAMA- WEST FLORIDA (14) SE
Sec. A, Row 26, Seats 1-12
Sec. A, Row 27, Seats 1-2
Stegall, Karl K. (8); Minister; 2607 Aimee Drive, Montgomery, AL 36106
Mathison, John Ed (3); Minister; P.O. Box 17060, Montgomery, AL 36117
Spencer, Lester H. (5); Minister; 1108 W. Main St., Dothan, AL 36303
Garrison, Langdon H., Jr. (6); Minister; P. 0. Box 248, Panama City, FL 32401
Vickers, John E. (2); Minister; 200 E. Decatur St., Demopolis, AL 36732
Ahhott, Clifford M. (9); Minister; P. 0. Box 2727, Pensacola, FL 32503
Dickerson, E. Robert, III (10); Minister; 6 E. Wright St., Pensacola, FL 32501
*Campbell, Foy (6); Manager, Funk Seeds; 3636 Farrar St., Montgomery, AL
36105
Jones, Sue S. (5); Homemaker; 1105 E. Samford Ave., Auburn, AL 36830
Nevin, Edwin C. (4); College President (Retired); P.O. Box 272, Kinston, AL
36453
Wilson, Monza (7); Teacher/Homemaker; 108 Jasmine Dr., Ozark, AL 36360
Curtis, Alecia (9); Student/Youth Director; Box 137, Huntingdon College,
Montgomery, AL 36106
Butts, R. Harold (3); Businessman; 100 Baratara Dr., Chickasaw, AL 36611
Sherrer, John F., Sr. (1); Salesman; 137 Satterfield Dr., Selma, AL 36701
Reserves
Newton, Douglas C; Minister; 901 East Gadsden St., Pensacola, FL 32501
Gaither, Billy D.; District Superintendent; 569-C Holcombe Ave., Mobile, AL
36606
Smith, Benjamin N.; Minister; 132 Morton Circle, Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
Spikes, Willow Jean; Minister; Route 3, Box 474-G, Mobile, AL 36608
Bradley, Cecil E.; District Superintendent; P. 0. Box 69, Andalusia, AL 36420
Willis, Pruitt; District Superintendent; 230 Plaza II, Dothan, AL 36303
Dannelly, James P., Jr.; Minister; P. 0. Box 1290, Auburn, AL 36830
Turner, Annie Mae; Community Developer; 213 Chunnenuggee Ave., Union
Springs, AL 36089
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Rish, William J.; Attorney/Farmer/Businessman; P. 0. Box 87, Port St. Joe, FL
32456
Copper, Art; (deceased)
Moore, Vera T.; Bookkeeper; P. 0. Box 258, Bayou la Batre, AL 36509
Jeter, Charles P.; Vice-President, Manager, Electric Corp.; 306 Lakewood Dr.,
Enterprise, AL 36330
Stewart, Mark C; Diaconal Minister; P. 0. Box 961, Andalusia, AL 36420
Burton, Amanda S.; Teacher (Retired); Route 3, Box 312, Eutaw, AL 35462
ALASKA MISSIONARY (2) W
Sec. A, Row 19, Seats 1-2
Trudeau, William G. (5); Minister; P. 0. Box 8515, Ketchikan, AK 99901
*Shaffer, Barbara M. (6); Administrative Manager; 1666 Patterson Street,
Anchorage, AK 99504
Reserves
Pitney, Deborah; Minister; P. 0. Box 907, Nome, AK 99762
Gotschall, Marion; Teacher; P. 0. Box 427, Juneau, AK 99802
ANGOLA (2) CC
Sec. A, Row 5, Seats 5-6
Maundo, Gouveia L. (2); Seminar}' Teacher; C.P. 846, Huambo, Angola
dos Santos, Manuel T. (8); Accountant; C.P. 68, Luanda, Angola
Reserves
Pascoal, Francisco; District Superintendent; C.P. 68, Luanda. Angola
Joao, Silveira A.; C.P. 9, Malange, Angola
AUSTRIA PROVISIONAL (2) CC
Sec. C, Row 23, Seats 3-4
*Nausner, Helmut (5); Superintendent; A-llOO Wien, Landgutgasse 39/8, Austria
Poll, Manfred (5); Engineer; A-1190 Wien, Silvaraweg 11/31, Austria
BALTIC PROVISIONAL (2) CC
Sec. C, Row 18, Seats 1-2
Pamamets, Olav; District Superintendent; Endla 44-1, Tallin 200006, Estonia,
USSR
Pajusoo, Toomas; Sur— Karja 14-2, Tallin 20001, Estonia, USSR
BALTIMORE (22) NE
Sec. B, Row 20, Seats 1-12
Sec. B, Row 21, Seats 1-10
Stith, Forrest C. (9); District Superintendent; 7202 Lois Lane, Lanham, MD 20706
Morrison, Susan M. (6); District Superintendent; 20 Millstone Road, Randall-
stown, MD 21133
Zabel, Walter J. (8); Conference Secretary; 9109 St. Andrews Place, College Park,
MD 20740
Hutchins, Joshua (7); District Superintendent; 1710 Vamum Street NW,
Washington, DC 20011
Kirkley, Charles F. (5); Pastor; 10401 Armor>' Avenue. Kensington, MD 20895
Yingling, Leu-is C. (10); Pastor; 20 Cedarwood Road, Baltimore, MD 21228
Andrews, David H. (2); Conference Council Director; 5110 Foxville Road,
Smithsburg, MD 21783
Ebinger, Warren R. (3); District Superintendent; 7899 West Hills Dr., Frederick,
MD 21701
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Stewart, Ann R. (1); Pastoral Counselor; 7812 Green Twig Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
Stames, Thomas C. (5); District Superintendent; 6104 Winnebago Rd., Bethesda,
MD 20816
Schell, Edwin A. (4); Pastor; 112 W. Conway St., Baltimore, MD 21201
*Flinn, Thomas W., Jr. (3); Sales Marketing Manager; 3606 MacAlpine Road,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Butler, Phyllis P. (9); Homemaker; Route 6, Box 130, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Hill, William C. (3); Retired; 5811 Justina Drive, Lanham, MD 20706
Thompson, Barbara R. (8); Administrator, U.S. Government; 11215 Oak Leaf Dr.,
Apt. 1902, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Lavery, Barbara (1); Homemaker; 8 Tanglewood Road, Baltimore, MD 21228
Jones, Everett R. (6); Retired Contractor; 9510 Main St., Damascus, MD 20872
Wicklein, Helen (4); Homemaker; 1820 Cromwell Bridge Road, Baltimore, MD
21234
Johnson, Dorothy M. (10); Educator; 6107 Lone Oak Road, W. Bethesda, MD 20817
Carter, Joan E. (2); Student; 4007 W. Strathmore Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215
Wong, Samuel; U.S. Government; 6017 Craig Street, Springfield, VA 22150
Thompson, Annie (5); Retired Teacher; 2021 Singer Road, Joppa, MD 21085
Reserves
Sun, Peter Y.K.; Pastor; 8304 Jeb Stuart Road, Potomac, MD 20854
Johnson, Charles A.; Minister; 1215 Southview Road, Baltimore, MD 21218
Birch, Bruce C; Seminary Professor; 1646 Primrose Road NW, Washington, DC
20012
Trotter, Frank E.; Minister; 11 Walker Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21208
Holmes, William A.; Minister; 3311 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016
Matthews, Marcus; Minister; 3210 Betlou James PI., Baltimore, MD 21207
Williams, Frank L.; Minister; 3801 S. Dakota Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20018
Coveleski, Linda J.; Minister; 3939 Gamber Road, Finksburg, MD 21048
Barger, Rebecca K.; Minister; 812 Summit Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740
Tyson, Kenneth A.; District Superintendent; 8 Van Lear Dr., WiUiamsport, MD
21795
Harper, Lyle E.; Minister; 17825 Cliffboume Ln., Rockville, MD 20855
Cooney, Charles D.; Minister; 13837 Castle Blvd., #21, Silver Spring, MD
20904-4906
Zabel, Nancy H. (7); Administrative Assistant; 9109 St. Andrews PL, College
Park, MD 20740
Brooks, Viola S.; Retired Federal Employee; 12400 Old Fort Rd., S.E., Ft.
Washington, MD 20744
Hannay, John; Educator; 4920 Piney Branch Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20011
Underwood, Harry K.; Retired Attorney; 10302 Ridgemoor Dr., Silver Spring,
MD 20901
Meek, Amy G.; Teacher; 16 Dogwood Circle, Frostburg, MD 21532
King, James W. , Sr. ; Property Manager; 6567 Freetown Rd. , Columbia, MD 21044
Dion, Ruth F.; Realtor Office Manager; 9426 Bulls Run Parkway, Bethesda, MD
20817
Bevan, John E.; Registrar Seminary; 4500 Massachusetts Ave, N.W., Washing-
ton, DC 20016
Bonnell, Dean W. ; Retired Aero-Space Engineer; 9302 St. Andrews Place, College
Park, MD 20740
Akers, Stanley; Banker; 118 Greenmeadow Drive, Timonium, MD 21093
Powell, Blanche R.; Retired Principal; 3521 Lynchester Road, Baltimore, MD
21215
Bonnell, Jean B.; Christian Education Consultant; 9302 St. Andrews Place,
College Park, MD 20740
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BULGARIA PROVISIONAL (2) CC
Sec. C, Row 26, Seats 11-12
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA (14) W
Sec. C, Row 7, Seats 1-2
Sec. C, Row 8, Seats 1-12
*Shaner, Harry E. (8); Conference Treasurer; P.O. Box 467, San Francisco, CA
94101
Pagett, Betty S. (6); Pastor; 9 Ross Valley Rd., San Rafael, CA 94901
Fernandez, AHuro M. (9); District Superintendent; 2320 Dana St., Berlieley, CA
94704
Sano, Roy I. (5); Seminary Professor; 1798 Scenic Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709
Dew, William W. (1); District Superintendent; 850 16th St., Modesto, CA
95354
Cunninghayn, Donald J. (10); District Superintendent; 2869 Cohasset Rd., Chico,
CA 95926
Lee, Charles H. (4); Pastor; 6026 Idaho St., Oakland, CA 94608
Washington, Rosa (5); Educator; 705 Barcelona, Da\is, CA 95616
Slentz, Helen H. (9); Retired Educator; 1321 Singingwood Ct., Walnut Creek, CA
94595
Brawn, J. Melvin (1); Electronic Engineer; 1747 Dolores Dr., San Jose, CA 95125
Knowles, Grady (2); Executive Secretary, Conference Board of Pensions; 829
Duncan St., San Francisco, CA 94131
LaPoint, Donna (8); Bookkeeper; 2810 Redwood Rd., Napa, CA 94558
Knudson, Kristin (3); Student; 4031 N. Pershing Ave. , A-22, Stockton. CA 95207
loelu, Tapuni (7); Businessman; 1799 Hyland St., Bayside, CA 95524
Reserves*
Moore, John V.; Pastor; 2100 "J" Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
McCray, James, Jr.; Pastor; 1975 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
Wake, Lloyd K.; Pastor; 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Barron, Jose 0.; Pastor; 1732 Cherokee Rd., #26, Stockton, CA 95205
Thomas, Glenda C; Pastor; 24 N. Fifth St., San Jose, C A 95112
Droke, Clifford; General Secretary-Elect, Genl. Council on Finance and
Administration, 1200 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201
Corson, John E.; Pastor; 4600 Stockdale, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Ralstm, Kathleen; Pastor; P.O. Box 767, Coming, CA %021
Walker, D. Russell; Farmer; P.O. Box 505, Patterson, CA 95363
Bameson, June R.; Retired Educator; 738 Downing Avenue, Chico, CA 95926
Yoshina, Shizue M.; Educator; 1720 Laurentian Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Blankinship, Paul; Student; 1631 Raybum Dr., Reno, NV 89503
Fado, David; Student; 2044 W. Los Altos, Fresno, CA 93711
Espie, John; Development Officer; 400-A Whitehall Road, Alameda, CA
94501
Carroll, Kathryn; Homemaker; 2365 Ranchito Drive, Concord, CA 94520
Perez, Ruben; Garbageman; 12530 S. Docker\', Selma, CA 93662
CARIBBEAN AND THE AMERICAS (2) (Concordat)
Sec. A. Row 3, Seats 11-12
"Taylor. Edwin L. (2); Conference President; Methodist Conference Centre,
Belmont, P.O. Box 9, St. John's, Antigua, West Indies
Clare, Cynthia (1); Conference Vice President; Methodist Church in the Caribbean
and the Americas, United Theological College of the West Indies, P.O. Box 136,
Kingston 7, Jamaica, West Indies
*Barbara B. Troxell, elected as first clergj- reserve, subsequently resigned.
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CENTRAL ILLINOIS (18) NC
Sec. C, Row 27, Seats 7-12
Sec. C, Row 28, Seats 1-12
*Nestler, Frank H. (2); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 1524 (132 S. Water St.),
Decatur, IL 62525
Jones, Donald J. (8); District Superintendent; 18 Forest Park West, Jacksonville,
IL 62650
Bamett, Vemie T. (6); Executive Director, Preacher's Aid; P.O. Box 1687 (132 S.
Water St.), Decatur, IL 62525
Palmer, MileyE. (1); District Superintendent; 116 N.E. Perry, Suite 211, Peoria,
IL 61603
Unger, E. Paul (4); Minister; 1110 E. Mumford, Urbana, IL 61801
Clark, Terry L. (5); Minister; 401 E. Sale St., Tuscola, IL 61953
Daughenbaugh, Howard L. (9); Conference Program Counselor; P.O. Box 2050,
Bloomington, IL 61701
Dings, Joyce E. (3); Minister; Box 158, Edinburg, IL 62531
Watkins, Bradley F. (7); Minister; 3237 N. California, Peoria, IL 61603
Gordon, Jinny (9); Homemaker; 863 Greenwood Ave., Kankakee, IL 60901
Dixon, Norman E. (2); Teacher; 507 E. Samuel, Assumption, IL 62510
Wilson, J. Lavon (6); Teacher; 2002 E. Kansas St., Springfield, IL 62703
Rushing, Vaudra M. (1); Conference Program Counselor; P. 0. Box 2050,
Bloomington, IL 61701
Womeldorff, Porter J. (7); Utility Executive; 919 W. William St., Decatur, IL
62522
Bolinger, Nonie (3); Manufacturer's Representative; 612 Broadway, Shelbyville,
IL 62565
Downie, Gerald L. (5); Physician; 555 Schuyler Ave., Kankakee, IL 60901
Wier, Delight B. (10); Homemaker, Author; R.R. 1, Box 181, Lacon, IL 61540
Odell, Russell T. (4); Professor Soil Chemistry; 914 Lincolnshire Drive,
Champaign, IL 61821
Reserves
Loyd, W. Harold; District Superintendent; 1112 Devonshire Drive, Champaign,
IL 61821
Bortell, James B.; Minister; 302 Broadway, Lincoln, IL 62650
Nort^, /acA; 5.,- Assistant to the Bishop; 501 E. Capitol Ave., Springfield, IL 62701
Hess, Wayne C; Minister; 712 Sixteenth Street, Moline, IL 61265
Lawler, Larry L.; Director of Pubhc Relations; 102 Parkside Road, Normal, IL
61761
Jones, Cynthia A.; Minister; 3609 Briarwood, Quincy, IL 62301
Mcintosh, Burt A.; District Superintendent; 151 Duffy Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Misal, Margaret S.; Minister; P. 0. Box 66, Glenarm, IL 62536
Runyon, Arthur M.; Minister; 504 Vermillion, Danville, IL 61832
Ghitalla, Jack P.; Bank Accounting Manager; 307 S. Prairie, Knoxville, IL 61448
Reeves, Richard E.; Vice President, Pump Company; 425 Karen, Decatur, IL 62526
Gantzert, Janet; Homemaker; R. R. 1, Gardner, IL 60424
Shuman, Charles B.; Retired; Route 1, Box 16, Sullivan, IL 61951
Ferguson, Jane A.; Director of Christian Education; 916 N. Sangamon, Gibson
City, IL 60936
Bussert, Martha L.; Retired Diaconal Minister; 306 N. State, Champaign, IL
61820
Gardner, Donovan F.; Consultant, Programs for the Aging; 417 W. Henry,
Pontiac, IL 61764
Diss, Daniel; Student; Owaneco, IL 62555
Long, A. Lewis; Retired; R.R. 4, Monmouth, IL 61462
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CENTRAL NEW YORK (8) NE
Sec. B, Row 9, Seats 9-12
Sec. B, Row 10, Seats 9-12
McCune, Robert J. (2); Conference Executive; 3049 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse,
NY 13224
Spear, James E. (5); District Superintendent; 85 Maxwell Avenue, Geneva, NY
14456
Mayson, Margie J. (3); Pastor; 13 Pleasant Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432
Love, John L. (10); Pastor; 106 Church Street, North Syracuse, NY 13212
*Totten, Bonnie L. (6); Church Volunteer; 203 Washington Street, Fayetteville,
NY 13066
Mann, Robert (1); Supervisor, Crane & Hoist; 26 Bigelow Ave. , Dundee, NY 14837
Tenney, Marj' Lou (7); Faculty, Cornell University; 1148 Coddington Road,
Ithaca, NY 14850
Famsworth, Alton U. (8); Educator; 5003 Wyffels Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Reserves
Oertel, R. David; District Superintendent; 711 Fassett Road, Elmira, NY 14905
Jefferson, Milton T.; Pastor; 7753 Treadmill Circle, Liverpool, NY 13088
Vogel, R. Richard; Pastor; 2200 Valley Drive, Syracuse, NY 13207
Jelinek, Robert V.; Professor, SUNY; 5015 Majors Drive, Syracuse, NY 13215
Robinson, Mary Margaret; Musician/Homemaker; RD 1, 6756 Dunlap Rd., Ovid,
NY 14521
Hayward, Rachel; Homemaker; 4288 Candlelight Lane, Liverpool, NY 13088
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (18) NE
Sec. B, Row 11, Seats 7-12
Sec. B, Row 12, Seats 1-12
Fisher, Bnice D. (3); Conference Council Director; Room 112, 900 S. Arlington
Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17109
Schell, Walter M. (8); District Superintendent; 1525 Grampian Boulevard,
Williamsport, PA 17701
Cole, Calvin H. (7); Pastor; 302 Swan St., Harrisburg, PA 17111
Springman, Thomas R. (1); District Superintendent; 2090 Crescent Road, York,
PA 17403
Webb, Thomas C. (4); Pastor; 925 McKinley St., Chambersburg, PA 17201
Stokes, Robert P. (9); District Superintendent; 434 Ridge Ave., State College, PA
16801
Kinard, Norma J. (6); Pastor; R D 1, Box A23, Winfield, PA 17889
House, Jay W. (2); Associate Director, Conference Staff; 1410 Harcourt Drive,
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Treese, Donald H. (5); Staff, Genl. Bd. of Higher Education and Ministry; P.O. Box
871, Nashville, TN 37202
Trostle, M. Brent (9); Student; 130 Valley View Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
*Page, Conrad M. , Jr. (8); Director, Planned Giving in Conference; 451 Valley Rd.,
Etters, PA 17319
Bailey, Doreen M. (5); Homemaker; 1237 Mayberrj' Lane, State College. PA 16801
Haverstock, Zedna (6); Conference Treasurer; Room 119, 900 Arlington Ave.,
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Edgar, Charles E. (7); Retired Credit Manager; 3808 Bonnyview Rd. , Harrisburg,
PA 17109
Miller, G. Jackson (3); Wholesale Florist; 1784 Bellemead Drive, Alloona, PA
16602
Hill, Judith C. (1); Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C.; 1819A North
Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103
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Sollenberger, Hildegard (10); Co-owner, Jewelry Store; R D 3, Box 224, Hanover,
PA 17331
Plummer, Kenneth H., Sr. (2); Contractor; 930 Leidig Drive, Chambersburg, PA
17201
Reserves
Bowersox, Ronald E.; Pastor; 105 E. Main Street, Dallastown, PA 17313
Link, Joanne M.; Pastor; 4556 Ethel St., Harrisburg, PA 17109
Felty, Richard G.; Pastor; 821 Funston St., Williamsport, PA 17701
Stambach, Paul E.; Pastor; 27 S. Kershaw St., York, PA 17042
Shearer, Daniel L.; Retired, Administrative Assistant to Area Bishop; 264
Grandview Rd., Hummelstown, PA 17036
Ciampa, Donald J.; Pastor; 303 Grand Park Way N., Lewistown, PA 17044
Zeisloft, James H.; District Superintendent; 2908 Union Ave., Altoona, PA 16602
Stamm, John W.; Pastor; 300 East Irwin Avenue, State College, PA 16801
Jacobs, Thomas H.; Pastor; 325 Maple St., Jersey Shore, PA 17740
Zimmerman, Elwood C; District Superintendent; 708 Hilltop Dr., New
Cumberland, PA 17070
Close, RobeH L.; Pastor; 702 Hilltop Dr., New Cumberland, PA 17070
Williams, Scott A.; Attorney; 506 S. Main St., Muncy, PA 17756
Keller, Gloria D.; Postal Clerk; Box 97, Windsor, PA 17366
Baer, Eleanor G.; Homemaker; 407 E. Main St., Shiremanstown, PA 17011
Terry, Robert H.; College History Professor; R. D. 5, Box 228, Dillsburg, PA
17019
Hartranft, Patsy A.; Administrative Secretary; 9 Oakmont Rd., Harrisburg, PA
17404
Nolder, Deanna M.; Homemaker; 1715 Altland Ave., York, PA 17404
Bowen, Mildred A.; Cafeteria Manager; 261 N. High St., Manchester, PA 17345
Kneebone, Leon R.; Professor Emeritus, Consultant; 125 S. Patterson St., State
College, PA 16801
Close, PhylUs E.; Homemaker; 702 Hilltop Dr., New Cumberland, PA 17070
Reigh, Mildred M.; Professor Emeritus; R. D. 2, Box 284, Tyrone, PA 16686
Harptster, Dorothy E.; Retired Professor; 343 A. E. Burd St., Shippensburg, PA
17257
CENTRAL TEXAS (12) SO
Sec. A, Row 21, Seats 1-12
*Bailey, H. Barry (1); Pastor; 800 W. Fifth, Ft. Worth, TX 76102
Henry, Luther W. (7); Conference Council Director; 1600 Thomas Place, Fort
Worth, TX 76107
Payne, Jack S.; (deceased)
Shuler, James E. (6); District Superintendent; Box 7740, Waco, TX 76714
Pike, Donald M. (8); Pastor; 313 N. Center, Arlington, TX 76011
Kluck, Homer R. (4); District Superintendent; Box 965, Temple, TX 76503
Stroman, Pat (3); Salesman; Box 7309, Waco, TX 76710
Carroll, B. F. (Hank) (1); Controller; 3821 Wharton, Ft. Worth, TX 76133
Barrett, Nelda (5); Associate Director, Conference Council; 1600 Thomas Place,
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
Bums, Marjorie (8); Retired Teacher; Box 360, Crawford, TX 76638
Pitcock, Louis (10); Oil; Box 747, Graham, TX 76046
Mahon, Eldon B. (2); Federal Judge; 4167 Sarita, Ft. Worth, TX 76109
Reserves
Roberts, Sidney (9); District Superintendent; 812 Larkspui- St., Ft. Worth, TX 76112
Radde, Henry; Pastor; First UMC, Hurst, TX 76053
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Patison, J. Michael; District Superintendent; Box 67, Weatherford, TX 76086
Gathings, Ervin M.; Administrative Assistant to the Bishop; Box 8127, Dallas, TX
75205
Dennis, H. Gordon; District Superintendent; 1500 W. 5th, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hill, Jane; Housewife; 1219 W. Sanford, Arlington, TX 76012
Paustian, Donna; Housewife; 803 Live Oak Lane, Arlington, TX 76012
Weathers, Mary; Housewife; 2710 Good Shepherd Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801
Smith, Kenneth; Investments; 1212 Crestridge, Ennis, TX 75119
Barnes, Ben; Real Estate Developer; Box 1965, Austin, TX 79767
CENTRAL ZAIRE (6) CC
Sec. A, Row 12, Seats 1-6
OA;oA;o, Luhata (5); Pastor/Director; Wembo Nyama, B.P. 560, Kananga, Zaire
Djundu, Lungi (4); Pastor; Wembo Nyama, B.P. 560, Kananga, Zaire
Ashema, Mukandu (2); Pastor/Bishop's Assistant; Lodja, B.P. 560, Kananga,
Zaire
Onema, Ekoko (3); President of Women; B.P. 560, Kananga, Zaire
Nyama, Luhahi A.(6); Professor; B.P. 2006, Kisangani, Zaire
Yemba, Olenga A. (8); Dentist; B.P. 13902, Kinshasa, Zaire
Reserves
Kumbe, Alua; Pastor; Wembo Nyama, B.P. 560, Kananga, Zaire
Lodi, Esena; Director of Nursing; B.P. 13902, Kinshasa, Zaire
CZECHOSLOVAKIA (2) CC
Sec. C, Row 11, Seats 1-2
Sckneeberger, Vilem (6); Superintendent; JECNA 19 12000 Praha 2, Czechoslova-
kia
Malaa, Vlasta (3); Retired; K LuCin^m 5, 13000 Praha 3, Czechoslovakia
Reserves
Zdk, Vladislav; Minister; JECNA 19, 12000 Praha 2, Czechoslovakia
Boroviekova, Blanka; Retired; Na MiCance 49, 16000 Praha 6, Czechoslovakia
DENMARK (2) CC
Sec. B, Row 29, Seats 7-8
*Uth, Finn (5); Minister; Alexandragade 8, DK 5000 Odense, Denmark
Karlsen, Elisabeth (7); Head Mistress; Borgergade 15 a, DK 8700 Horsens,
Denmark
Reserves
Bjemo, Mogens; District Superintendent; Stokhusgade 2, DK 1317 Copenhagen
K, Denmark
Hedegaard, Anne; Journalist; Tvergade 17 B, DK 8600 Silkeborg, Denmark
DETROIT (16) NC
Sec. C, Row 21, Seats 1-6
Sec. C, Row 22, Seats 1-10
*Blomquist, Paul F. (7); Minister; 828 Lapeer Avenue, Port Huron, MI 48060
White, Woodie W. (2); General Secretary', Genl. Comm. on Religion and Race; 100
Marj'land N.E., Box 48, Washington, DC 20002
Quick", William K. (5); Minister; 8000 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
Laynb, Raymond R. (9); Minister; 320 W. Seventh Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Ward, Robert P. (1); Minister, 1589 W. Maple, Birmingham, MI 48009
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Duncan, Edward L. (3); Editor/Publisher; 316 Springbrook Avenue, Adrian, MI
49221
McCallum, Marvin H. (6); Minister; 12 E. Second Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Johns, Carol J. (10); Minister; 4267 S. Two Mile Road, Bay City, MI 48706
Cook, Shirley (7); General Manager; 806 Olive Road, Oxford, MI 48051
Ward, Rosemary C. (9); Teacher; 3819 Providence Street, Flint, MI 48503
Schairer, Jane (3); Homemaker; 50 N. Parker Road, Dexter, MI 48130
Middleton, Wayne B. (8); Personnel Manager; 2050 Stanhope Road, Grosse Pte.
Woods, MI 48236
Stanton, Joyce B. (1); Associate Council Director; 155 W. Congress #200, Detroit,
MI 48226
Jewell, Mary Jane (6); Registered Nurse; 2615 Sylvan Shores Drive, Pontiac, MI
48054
Borradaile, Earl E. (4); Trial Judge; 601 Maxine Drive, Davison, MI 48423
Eichler, Wanda H. (5); Teacher/writer; 7218 Geiger Road, Pigeon, MI 48755
Reserves
Ferguson, Juanita J.; Minister; 16400 W. Warren, Detroit, MI 48228
McReynolds, Russell F.; Minister; 421 E. 12th Street, Flint, MI 48503
Brooks, Laurrence C; Minister; 4680 Pine Street, Columbiaville, MI 48421
Price, Carl E.; Minister; 310 W. Main St., Box 466, Midland, MI 48640
Horton, Robert E. ; Assistant to Bishop; 155 W. Congress #200, Detroit, MI 48226
Verhelst, William A.; Minister; 1301 N. Ballenger Hwy., Flint, MI 48504
Grenfell, John N., Jr., Minister; 45201 N. Territorial, Plymouth, MI 48170
Titus, Phylemon D.; Associate Council Director; 155 W. Congress #200, Detroit,
MI 48226
Karis, Harold M.; Attorney and Banker; 20 Hammond Road, Saginaw, MI 48602
Piper, Harry; Chief Finance Officer; 1378 Oxyoke Drive, Flint, MI 48504
Buxton, John L.; Division Manager; 1402 Lyons Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Bank, Wayne H.; Engineer; 663 Cranbrook, Saginaw, MI 48603
Butler, Randle R.; Diaconal Minister; 8000 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
Griffith, Evelyn M.; Homemaker; 1201 S. Renaud Road, Grosse Pte. Woods, MI
48236
Rice, Beverly W. ; Christian Education; 47840 Jefferson, New Baltimore, MI 48047
Klump, Ralph C; Retired; 7917 E. Ridgeville Road, Blissfield, MI 49228
EAST OHIO (24) NC
Sec. C, Row 16, Seats 1-12
Sec. C, Row 17, Seats 1-12
*Craig, Judith (10); Conference Council Director; 8800 Cleveland Ave. N.W., Box
2800, North Canton, OH 44720
Yoon, Kil Sarig (9); Pastor; 27 South Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406
Harkness, Shepherd G. (7); District Superintendent; 1610 Mentor Ave., Room lA,
Painesville, OH 44077
Bibbee, Kenneth E. (5); District Superintendent; 205 South Main Street, Mt.
Vernon, OH 43050
Cromwell, Thomas L. (2); Administrative Assistant to the Bishop; 8800 Cleveland
Ave. N.W., Box 2800, North Canton, OH 44720
McCartney, William A. (4); District Superintendent; 3500 Cleveland Ave. N.W.,
Canton, OH 44709
Dailey, Charles M. (8); Credit Union Manager; 8800 Cleveland Ave. N.W., Box
2800, North Canton, OH 44720
Dunn, Van Bogard (1); Professor, METHESCO; 114 Griswold Street, Delaware,
OH 43015
O'Donyiell, Saranne P. (5); Pastor, 559 Reid Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052
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Taylor, Thomas S. (7); District Superintendent; 3000 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland,
OH 44115
Snyder, Robert D. (3); Pastor; 3680 Manchester Road, Akron, OH 44319
Harvey, William R. (6) District Superintendent; 125 North Ninth Street,
Cambridge, OH 43725 t,^ t, ,
Anderson, James W. (3); Camp Coordinator; 11727 Concord-Hambden Rd., Rt. 1,
Painesville, OH 44077 , , , ^^,,^ ^
Letzler, Thomas A. (8); Conference Treasurer; 8800 Cleveland Ave. NW, Box
2800,' North Canton, OH 44720
Althouse, Kav (7); Student; 1202 24th Street N.E., Canton, OH 44714
Anderson, Carolyn M. (6); Associate Director Conference Council; 8800 Cleveland
Ave. NW, Box 2800 North Canton, OH 44720
Jenkins, Marjorie (6); Homemaker; Rt. #1, Box 551. Chester, WV 26034
Moore, Thomas P. (2); Radio Executive; Box 789, Bucyrus, OH 44820
Washington, Stanley (10); Postal Service; 843 Miami Avenue, Youngstown, OH
44505
Dunlap, Catherine (Kay) M. (5); Seminary Director Financial Aid; 502 Heritage
Blvd., Delaware, OH 43015
Spieth, Sharon C. (3); Homemaker; 33248 Redwood Street, Avon Lake, OH 44012
Crouch, Edward C. (4); Attorney; 1100 Huntington Bldg., Cleveland, OH 44115
LeSuer, Arlene (1); Homemaker; 26626 Chardon Road, Richmond Hts., OH 44143
Green, Mareyjoyce (9); Professor, Cleveland State University; 16116 Judson
Drive, Cleveland, OH 44128
Reser\'es
Weinland, William J.; District Superintendent; 345 North Market Street,
Wooster, OH 44691
Bums, Richard L.; Pastor; 23002 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid, OH 44123
George, L. Mark; District Superintendent; 410 Citizens Bank Bldg., Norwalk, OH
44857
Slack, Sam L.; Director, Pastoral Care and Counseling; 1201 30th Street, N.W.,
Canton, OH 44709
Buchanan, John I. E.; District Superintendent; 30 West Front Street,
Youngstown, OH 44503
Zaffray, Allan H. ; District Superintendent; 251 East Mill Street, Akron, OH 44308
Dyck, Sally; Minister; 3510 West 41st Street, Cleveland. OH 44109
Hill, Warren C; Minister; 14035 Euclid Avenue, E. Cleveland, OH 44112
Bra'ndyberry, Abrahain L.; District Superintendent; 103 North Market Street,
Box 445, St. Clairsville, OH 43950
Ury, William A.; Minister; 2051 Dodge Drive, N.W., Warren, OH 44485
Burge, Donald A.; Minister; 641 Steubenville Avenue, Cambridge, OH 43725
Nees, Forrest G.; Minister; 380 Mineola Avenue, Akron, OH 44320
Bixler, V. \ed; Director of Development, Berea Children's Home; 3515 Matthes
Avenue, Sandusk\', OH 44870
Hilliard, Roy M.; Minister; 2521 12th Street, N.W., Canton, OH 44708
White, Leonard; Educator (Retired); 2955 Boggs Road, Zanesville, OH 43701
Monbarren, Thelma J.; Editor; 29 East Main Street, Box 297, Dalton. OH 44618
Clj-mer, Bettv; Homemaker; 250 Cedarwood Drive, Lexington. OH 44904
Lyons, Judv; Admissions Officer; 353 North Washington St., Delaware. OH 43015
Bailey, Dorothy C; Homemaker; 606 Wesleyan Drive, Lakeside, OH 43440
Maxwell, Cecil A.; Ice Cream Maker; 329 E. Main Street, Cardington, OH 43315
Heeter, Man'; Secretary-; P. 0. Box 136, Newport, OH 45768
Chase, Dottie; Homemaker; 112 Crestwood, Willard, OH 44890
Chisholm, Patricia; Homemaker; 117 W. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857
Jeffers, Sue; Director, Community Center; 305 West Lisbon, Waynesburg. OH 44688
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Bowser, Beth A.; Diaconal Minister; 1523 Vassar Avenue, N.W., Canton, OH
44703
Hayes, Melvin E.; Manager; 662 Shook Road, Akron, OH 44319
Ponzani, Joe; Dentist; P. 0. Box 241, Cadiz, OH 43907
Glasgow, Francis M.; Retired; 3755 Martha Road, Kent, OH 44240
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (16) NE
Sec. A, Row 24, Seats 5-12
Sec. A, Row 25, Seats 5-12
"Cherry, William T. (9); Minister; One Buttonwood Square, 15-R, 2001 Hamilton
St., Philadelphia, PA 19130
Yrigoyen, Charles, Jr. (10); General Secretary, Genl. Comm. on Archives and
Histor>- P.O. Box 127, Madison, NJ 07940
Hassinger, Susan W. (5); District Superintendent; 872 N. Parkw^ay Rd.,
Allentown, PA 18104
Edmonds, Claude A. (6); Minister; 2447 N. 56th St., Philadelphia, PA 19131
Brodhead, B. Bums (4); District Superintendent; 110 Avenue C, Schuylkill Haven,
PA 17972
Fife, David L. (3); District Superintendent; 705 Falcon Dr. , Wyndmoor, PA 19118
Nichols, Henry H. (7); Minister; 328 Earlham Terrace, Phildelphia PA 19144
Myers, Stacy D., Jr. (1); Minister; 175 Ashley Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Daugherty, Ruth (6); President, Women's Divison; 1103 Whitfield Blvd., Reading,
PA 19609
Barto, Reta T. (2); Volunteer; 123 W. 46th St., Reading, PA 19606
Quickel, Harold H. (8); Retired; 128 Atkins Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603
Nicholson, Anne D. (1); Homemaker; 2336 S. Ninth St., AllentowTi, PA 18103
Simon, Blair (9); President, Communications Firm; 139 E. Spring Ave., Ardmore,
PA 19003
Pratt, Jessie A. (5); Volunteer; 6101 Morris St., Apt. 113, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Millett, William H. (7); Retired; 600 Valley Rd., A-48, Wairington, PA 18976
Henderson, Betty A. (3); Conference Consultant; P.O. Box 820, Valley Forge, PA
19482
Reserves
Palmer, Herbert E.; District Superintendent; 12 Farwood Rd., Philadelphia, PA
19151
Owens, Dale E. ; Conference Business Administrator/Treasurer; 78 S. Britton Rd. ,
Springfield, PA 19064
Kroehler, Kent E.; Conference Council Director; 3406 Edge Lane, Thomdale, PA
19372
Harris, Robert L.; District Superintendent; 9650 Pine Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19115
Weigel, Charles E., Jr.; Minister; 538 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064
Mamourian, J. George; District Superintendent; 1316 Sonnet Lane, West
Chester, PA 19380
Wrifif/i^i^o^erti/.,- District Superintendent; 1992 Park Plaza, Lancaster, PA 17601
Johnson, Alfred; Minister; 7 Blaine Avenue, Leola, PA 17540
Daugherty, Robert M.; District Superintendent; 1103 Whitfield Blvd., Reading,
PA 19609
Hagan, Theodore N.; 831 E. Rittenhouse St., Philadelphia, PA 19138
McClurken, Alice; Homemaker; 110 Harding Ave., Hatboro, PA 19040
Quickel, Olive; Homemaker; 128 Atkins Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603
Price, Josephine; Homemaker; 254 E. Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19151
English, Donald V.; 1500 Locust St., Apt. 3203, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Harper, John R.; Retired; 7508 Brookfield Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19126
Scheibeler, Shelly; Student; 2220 Pioneer Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040
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Ransom, John; Student: 2428 N. 17th St., Philadelphia, PA 19132
Ortiz, Jorge; 39 Peoria Lane, Sicker\'ille, NJ 08081
FINLAND-FINNISH PROVISIONAL (2) CC
Sec. 9, Row 11, Seats 11-12
*Jarvinen Pentti J. (6); Minister; Pajulahdentie 6 A 4, 70260 Kuopio 26, Finland
Rajamaa, Iris Ch. (1); University Secretary; Punavuorenkatu2 A4, 00120 Helsinki
12, Finland
Reserves
Mustonen, Antti R.; Minister; Lapintie 4 B 2, 33100 Tampere 10, Finland
Jarvinen, Maija-Liisa; Teacher; Pajulahdenti 6 A 4, 70260 Kuopio 26, Finland
FINXAND-SWEDISH PROVISIONAL (2) CC
Sec. C, Row 20, Seats 1-2
Hellsten Erik G. (6); Pastor; Apollogatan 5B33, 00100 Helsinki 10, Finland
Lundgren, Monica (7); Homemaker; Apollogatan 5A, 00100 Helsinki 10, Finland
Reserves
Elfving Bjom; Pastor; Radhusgatan 36, 65100 Vasa, Finland
Soderstrom, Caty; Kvambacksgatan lOB, 68600 Jakobstad, Finland
FLORIDA (28) SE
Sec. A, Row 8, Seats 5-12
Sec. A, Row 9, Seats 5-12
Sec. A, Row 10, Seats 1-12
Kyiox, J. Lloyd (6); Pastor; P.O. Box 1138, St. Petersburg, FL 33731
Bronson, Oswald P., Sr. (4); College President; 640 2nd Ave., Daytona Beach, FL
32015 „ . T^ , J r-T
Newman, Ernest W. (6); District Superintendent; 898 N. Boston Ave. . Deland, t L
32720
Fannin, Robert E. (5); Pastor; P.O. Box 539, Stuart, FL 33495
Roughton, William W. (1); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 262o, Lakeland, t L
OOQAC
Bledsoe, Robert D. (10); District Superintendent; 1123 BuckA\-ood Dr. , Orlando, FL
32806
Jones, Jimmy S. (3); Pastor; 142 E. Jackson St., Oriando, FL 32801
Zimmerman, Eugene M. (5); Pastor; 3120 Hendricks Ave. , Jacksonville. FL 32207
Sofge, J. Tom, Jr. (7); District Superintendent; 2935 Washington Rd.. West Palm
Beach, FL 33405 , t., ^ rr, ttt
Dinsmore, A. Bradford, Jr. (3); Pastor; 13102 Lake Magdalene Blvd., Tampa, FL
Bozeman, W. Scott (7); District Superintendent; 2942 LaSalida Way, Leesburg,
FL 32748
Riddle, Barbara Williams (9); Pastor; 3925 Red Bug Lake Rd., Casselberr>-, FL
32707
Hunter, George G., Ill (2); Dean, School of Evangelism and Worid Mission;
Wilmore, KY 40390
Hamilton, Charles P. (8); District Superintendent; 94o 40th Ave.. N., bt.
Petersburg, FL 33703 .
*Grav Ethel M. (2); Professional Volunteer; P.O. Box 36. Hastings, FL 3204o
Furman. Frank H., Jr. (10); Insurance/Real Estate; P.O. Box 1927. Pompano.
Beach. FL 33061 ,^ ^ c. » ,a-
Bass, Ressie M. (10); Professional Beauty Consultant; 1310 NW 16th St.. Apt. 40 r,
Miami, FL 33125 ,^ ,,. . „^ _,„
Cook, Polly L. (1); Professional Volunteer; 9000 SW 62nd Ct.. Miami. FL 331o6
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Hunter, Ann E. (8); Secretary-Treasurer, Family Business; 736 SE 18th Ave.,
Ocala, FL 32671
Wilcox, Barbara B. (1); Associate Conference Council Director; P.O. Box 3767,
Lakeland, FL 33802
Crist, Dollie W. (9); Professional Volunteer; 4 Paddock Circle, Tequesta, FL 33458
Selph, Charles L.; Principal Elementary School; 300 Okaloosa Dr., SE, Winter
Haven, FL 33880
Moore, Richard V. (4); Retired College President; 248 N. Lincoln St., Davtona
Beach, FL 32015
Hamilton, Tom W. (5); Diaconal Minister; 4845 NE 25th Ave. , Ft. Lauderdale, FL
33308
Bussey, Bess M. (3); Associate Council Director; P.O. Box 3767, Lakeland, FL
33802
Roberts, Rodell F. (9); Professional Volunteer/Educator; P.O. Box 1783,
Jacksonville, FL 32201
Rowan, Jana R. (4); Student; 504 South Lake Ave., Lakeland, FL 33801
Lively, Joe L, Jr. (7); Retired; 1105 51st St., W., Bradenton, FL 33529
Reserves
Gibhs, M. McCoy; District Superintendent; 6 Yorkshire Lane, Ft. Mvers, FL
33907
Hamish, James A.; Minister; 4851 Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32811
Rowan, James C; Minister; 72 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801
Finklea, W. Ray; District Superintendent; 750 E. Waters, Tampa, FL 33604
Martin, 0. Dean; Minister; 3536 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
Rankin, Victor L.; Minister; 400 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
Crook, James R., Jr.; District Superintendent; Box 250, Melbourne, FL 32901
McDonell, C. Dunvard; Area Administrative Assistant, Box 1747, Lakeland, FL
33802
Sweat, J. Marvin, Jr.; Minister; 1126 E. Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL
32670
Mitchell, Thomas G.; District Superintendent; P. 0. Box 3545, Tallahassee, FL
32303
Buell, Harold E.; District Superintendent; P. 0. Box 12144, Gainesville, FL 32604
Price, Thomas J., Jr.; District Superintendent; Box 144880, Coral Gables, FL 33114
Viera, Manuel; Minister; 5500 Columbus Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Runyon, Theodore H.; Professor; School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta,
GA 30322
Dinkins, Edward L.; Executive Director, Florida United Methodist Children's
Home; 2028 Snook Drive, Deltona, FL 32725
Cahoon, Pamela A.; CROS Urban Ministries; 4401 Garden Ave., West Palm
Beach, FL 33405
Anderson, Marlene J. (6); Director Christian Education; 1890 W. SR 43,
Longwood, FL 32750
Counter, John A.; Market Planning Director; 3615 Horatio St.; Tampa, FL 33609
Hatch, Leora E.; 17500 Southwest 84th Court, Miami. FL 33157
Rodriquez, Manuel E.; Self-Employed; 6420 Appian Way, Orlando. FL 32807
Morton, Sanford B.; Personnel Manager; 262 Southwest 63rd Avenue, Plantation,
FL 33317
Tenney, Tom A.; Manager, Southern Bell; 3214 Blair Drive, Palatka, FL 32077
Bly, Allan R.; Urban Planner; 648 Seville Avenue, Coral Gables. FL 33134
Fuster, Hilda R.; Associate Council Director, Florida Annual Conference; 3115
Cleveland Heights Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33803
Goff, Hardin (Ted); Retired Telephone Company Manager; 8549 Santalia Avenue,
Jacksonville, FL 32211
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Mitchell, Barbara M.; Diaconal Minister; 1537 Lee Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Moxley, Jody P.; District Lay Leader; Box 1445, Titusville, FL 32781
Pearce, Charles W. ; Chemical Sales Manager; 18345 SW 256th Street, Homestead,
FL 33031
Koestline, Frances G. ; University Administrator; 9950 SW 84th Street, Miami, FL
33173
Winebrenner, Opal; Homemaker; 5431 NW 167th Street, Opa Locka, FL 33055
Depp, Helen A.; Homemaker; 6724 Colony Drive, South, St. Petersburg, FL
33705
Redstone, Ray; Retired Postmaster; 2148 33rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (2) CC
Sec. C, Row 23, Seats 5-6
Hering, Giinter (3); Superintendent; 1034 Berlin, Gubener Str. 23, DDR
Schneidereit, Harrj' (1); Uhrmacher-Obermeister; 1100 Berlin, Joh.-R.-Becher-
Str. 24, DDR
Reserves
Riedel, Gerhard; Pastor; 9550 Zvvickau, Lessingstr. 6, DDR
Enke, Karl-Heinz; Tierarzt; 2500 Rostock 1, An der Hasenbak 2. DDR
GERMAN NORTHWEST (2) CC
Sec. C, Row 23, Seats 1-2
Sieving, Walter A. (2); District Superintendent; Koenigsallee 70, 1000 Berlin 33
(West Germany)
Magdowski, Axel (6); Amtsrat; Bomimer Str. 4, 1000 Berlin 31 (West Germany)
Reserves
Steeger, Hans-Albert; District Superintendent; Menzelshrabe 20, 4300 Essen
(West Germany)
Albers, Siegfried; Stellverhr. Gemeindedirektor, Up de Gast 12, 2981 Westerholt
(West Germany)
GERMAN SOUTH (2) CC
Sec. C, Row 4, Seats 11-12
Jahreiss, Ulrich (5); Superintendent; Haglenstr. 60, D-7417 Pfullingen, West
Germany
Fischer, Heinz P. (1); Richter; Eichenweg 2, D-7906 Blaustein, West Germany
Reserves
Klaiber, Walter; Direktor; Bellinostr. 35, D-7410 Reutlingen, West Germany
Harsch, Emil; Stabiusstr. 4, D-8500 Niimberg, West Germany
GERMAN SOUTHWEST (2) CC
Sec. A, Row 16, Seats 7-8
Els, Albrecht (7); Superintendent; Rother Weingartenweg 5, D-6232 Bad Soden 2,
West Germany
Ade, Hans (4); Academic Director; Curt-Goetz-Str. 95. D-6500 Mainz 33, West
Germany
Reserves
Michelmann, Heinrich; Pastor; Maximilianstr. 28. D-7530 Pforzheim. West
Germany
Hennig. Manfred; Advocate; In den Wickgarten 13 a. D-6233 Kelkheim-
Eppenhain. West Germany
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GREAT BRITAIN (4) Concordat
Sec. A, Row 17, Seats 1-2
Row 18, Seats 1-2
Greet, Kenneth G. (1); Secretan- of British Conference; 1 Central Buildings,
Westminster, London SWIH 9NH, England
Bolt, Peter: Superintendent Plymouth Circuit; Methodist Church, Overseas
Division 25 Marj-lebone Rd., London NWI 5JR, England
Ainger, Lois (6); Secretarv', Women's Fellowship; 1 Central Buildings, Westmin-
ster, London SWIH 9NH, England
Maclure, J. Stuart (4); Editor; Dulwich, London SE 21 7HN, England
HOLSTON (18) SE
Sec. A, Row 14, Seats 5-12
Sec. A, Row 15, Seats 7-12
Sec. A, Row 16, Seats 9-12
*Looney, Richard C. (1); Minister; P.O. Box 1336, Johnson City, TN 37601
Goodgayyie, Gordon C. (6); Minister; P.O. Box 208, Chattanooga, TN 37401
Tiynherlake, Richard H. (5); Minister; 11020 Roane Dr., Knoxville, TN 37922
White, Raymon E. (7); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 263, Abingdon, VA
24210
Lippse, Charles E. (3); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 80353, Chattanooga, TN
37411
Carder, Kenneth L. (8); Minister; P.O. Box 567, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Howard, John (J. N.) N. (9); Minister; P.O. Box 1024, Pulaski, VA 24301
Taylor, Mary V. (10); Minister; Route 4, Box 24, Bluff City, TN 37618
Lundy, Robert F. (4); District Superintendent; 3606 Western Ave. , Knoxville, TN
37921
Bondurant, Lillian K. (3); Homemaker; College Park, Radford, VA 24141
Bailev, William P., Jr. (6); Phvsician; 1314 Woodland Ave., Johnson Citv, TN
37601
Laycock, Evelyn (7); Professor, Hiwassee College; Madisonville, TN 37354
Lundv, John T. (2); Local Church Staff; 2883 Old Britian Circle, Chattanooga, TN
37421
Elmore, Paula B. (4); Student; Route 3, Box 385, Dandridge, TN 37725
Gaddis, James (Jay) H. (1); Public School Superintendent; 3304 Ritchie St.,
Morristown, TN'37814
Ensminger, J. Neal (9); Editor; 619 Madison Ave.. Athens, TN 37303
Hicks, W. Sue (5); Conference Council Staff; P.O. Box 1178, Johnson City, TN
37605
McConnell, Sam P. (10); Retired; 931 Hartman Rd., Hixson, TN 37343
Reser\'es
Trundle, John N.; Minister; 212 Hotel Ave., Knoxville, TN 37918
Green, James R.; Minister; 300 West Valley Drive, Bristol, VA 24201
Schofield, Curtis R.; Minister; 6805 Standifer Gap Road. Chattanooga, TN 37421
Baker, Ted F.; Minister; P. 0. Box 2305, Cleveland. TN 37311
Marchbanks, Paul Y.; Minister; 114 Momingside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37915
Ripley, John E.; Minister; 4315 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411
Carter, William J.; Conference Council Staff; P. 0. Box 1178, Johnson City, TN
37605
Robinson, Ray E.; District Superintendent; P. 0. Box 894, Kingsport, TN 37662
McCartt, J. Spurgeon; District Superintendent; P.O. Box 1592, Morristown, TN
37814
Austin, Fred L.; Minister; Church and Cheny Streets, Marion, VA 24354
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Prigmore, LaFayette T., Jr.; Corporate Executive; 908 Whitehall Rd., 3H,
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Shufflebarger, Emmett G.; Educational Supervisor; 206 Tenth Street, Radford,
VA 24141
Oliphant, George W.; Division Director; 106 Wendover Circle, Oak Ridge, TN
37830
Rogers, Jim; Funeral Director; 404 Laurel Avenue, South Pittsburg, TN 37380
Stames, Paul M.; Assistant Public School Superintendent; 4004 Patton Drive,
Chattanooga, TN 37412
Henderson, Jean S.; Church Organist and Administrator; 1010 Beech Circle,
Northeast, Cleveland, TN 37311
Kincheloe, Beatrice G.; Work Director and Inspector: Raytheon; 631 Fifth Street,
Bristol, TN 37620
Carter, Carrie L.; Administrative Assistant, Conference Board of Pensions, 1333
Fieldwood Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918
Goddard, Houston M.; Judge, Court of Appeals; 108 Duncan Drive, Marj'ville, TN
37801
Tucker, Marj' Frances; Administrative Assistant, Wesley House; 1405 Bonita
Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918
HUNGARY PROVISIONAL (2) CO
Sec. C, Row 19, Seats 1-2
IOWA (26) NC
Sec. B, Row 22, Seats 6-12
Sec. B, Row 23, Seats 6-12
Sec. B, Row 24, Seats 1-12
Moore, Leroy W. (5); Director, Conference Council; 1019 Chestnut Street, Des
Moines, lA 50309
Nichols, Frank A. (6); Administrative Assistant, Area Bishop; 1019 Chestnut
Street, Des Moines, lA 50309
Carver, Donald L. (1); Staff, Urban Ministry; 144 Newell, Waterloo, lA 50703
Mequi, Bonifacio B., Jr. (1); Minister; 806 13th Avenue, Coralville, lA 52241
Campney, Arthur B.; (deceased)
Pfaltzgraff, Richard C. (3); Minister; 2900 49th Street, Des Moines, lA 50310
Hoover, Joan S. (4); Associate Director, Wesley Foundation; 120 North Dubuque,
Iowa City, lA 52240
Kennedy, Stanley C. (10); District Superintendent; 120 Zenith Drive, Council
Bluffs, lA 51501
Ackerson, Merlin J. (4); Minister; Box 266, Washington, lA 52353
Garrett, C. Dendy (2); Minister; 3700 Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines, lA
50311
LaVelle, Larry D. (8); Minister; Box 28, Harlan, lA 51537
Whitenack, Weldon A. (2); Minister; 200 West Main, Marshalltown, lA 50158
Moore, Lester L. (7); District Superintendent; 2906 Bonnie Drive, Muscatine, lA
52761
*Ridenour, Don (3); Conference Lay Leader, Farmer; Keswick, lA 50136
Brown, Rosalie; Conference UMW President, Bookkeeper; Box 8, Woodbine, lA
51579
Goldman, K. June (1); College Director of Church Relations; Box26L, Sioux City,
lA 51108
Appelgate, William (6); Construction; Box 322, Ellsworth. lA 50075
Ale.\ander, Steve (2); Student; Box 117, Victor, I A 52347
Carx'er, Phil (9); Musician/Composer; 2310 Hickman, #5, Des Moines, lA 50310
Moore, Kathrj'n (7); Educator; 2828 Bennett Avenue, Des Moines, lA 50310
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Lux, William E. (3); Poultryman; Rt. 1— Box 43A, Delhi, lA 52223
Guillermo, Artemio R. (4); P.R. Consultant; 5225 Fjord Drive, Cedar Falls, lA
50613
Yaggy, Mary (8); U.S. Representative on African Church Growth Committee;
1914 40th, Des Moines, lA 50310
Felkner, Myrtle (7); Education Assistant; Rt. 2, Centerville, lA 52544
Terrell, Marguerite C; Homemaker/Nurse; 201 First Street, Hazelton, lA 50641
Stephenson, Janet E. (5); Lab Technician; 322 Hickory Drive, Ames, lA 50010
Reserves
Young, J. Eugene (7); Minister; 723 Washington, Cedar Falls, lA 50613
Mather, P. Boyd; Minister; 2050 University, Dubuque, lA 52001
White, George A.; Minister; Box 27, Mt. Pleasant, lA 52641
Allen, Nancy L.; Church Relations; Simpson College, Indianola, lA 50125
Cotton, William D.; District Superintendent; 302 South Park, Creston, lA
50801
Trusheim, Rudolf; District Superintendent; 1620 North 23rd., Ft. Dodge, lA
50501
Bevel, Henry J.; Veteran Administration Chaplain; 30th and Euclid, Des Moines,
lA 50310
King, James W.; District Superintendent; 408 Bryan, Ottumwa, lA 52501
Stout, David B.; Minister; 2622 Lincoln Way, Ames, lA 50010
Scott, Keith L.; District Superintendent; 3428 Brandywine, Mason City, lA 50401
Ward, Martha D.; Minister; 312 Alta Vista Avenue, Waterioo, lA 50703
Kamm, Wayne K.; Minister; 4200 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, lA 50265
Goldman, Max; Minister; Box 26L, Sioux City, lA 51108
Ellsworth, Jimmie R. (6); Director, Christian Education; 1227 Cummins Parkway,
Des Moines, I A 50311
Thompson, Glen D. (10); Extended Recreation Speciahst; 2009 Burnett, Ames, lA
50010
Mendenhall, Don; Conference Council Staff; 1019 Chestnut, Des Moines, lA 50309
Tate, Deane; Retired; Box 342, Tipton, lA 52772
Girton, Bruce B.; Conference Treasurer; 1019 Chestnut, Des Moines, lA 50309
Cline, Martha S.; American Lung Association; 414 44th., Des Moines, lA 50312
Philgreen, Duane A.; Student; 625 Walnut, Webster City, lA 50595
Nixon, Joel; Student; 305 30th Street, Sioux City, lA 51104
Kennedy, Esther; Homemaker; 120 Zenith Drive, Council Bluffs, lA 51501
Kruse, Russell J.; J.L Case Company; 3102 Fair Avenue, Davenport, lA 52803
Carney, Arlene; Homemaker; Marble Rock, lA 50653
Shearer, Paul V.; Lawyer/Newspaper Publisher; 110 East Monroe, Washington,
lA 52353
Cranke, Eloise M.; Educator; 501 Mill Street, Traer, lA 50675
KANSAS EAST (8) SO
Sec. A, Row 14, Seats 1-4
Sec. A, Row 15, Seats 1-4
Dorsey, Frank L. (1); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 1002, Emporia, KS 66801
Grabher, Jean Marie (5); District Superintendent; 4201 West 15th, Topeka, KS
66604
Stoneking, John D. (8); Pastor; 9138 Caenen, Lenexa, KS 66215
Simmons, Norman (7); Pastor; 5010 Parallel, Kansas City, KS 66104
*Stumbo, John E. (6); Lawyer; 2887 MacVicar, Topeka, KS 66611
Wulfkuhle, Wesley (9); Farmer; Lecompton, KS 66050
Rimes, Marjorie (2); Diaconal Minister; 5217 W. 24th, Topeka, KS 66614
Driver, Barbara (3); Housewife; Quenomo, KS 66528
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Reserves
Schenck, Carl; District Superintendent; 1712 Broadway, Parsons, KS 67357
Allen, Fred A.; Staff, Genl. Bd. of Church and Society, 100 Maryland Ave., N.E.,
Washington, DC 20002
Grant, Raymond; Minister; 4000 Drury Lane, Topeka, KS 66604
Hayen, Leon; District Superintendent; 1621 Willow, Ottawa, KS 66067
Garrett, Phyllis J.; Minister; 521 North Main, P.O. Box 286, Eureka, KS
67045
Bowyer, Amy; Student; Box 38, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
Wendland, Faith; President, Women's Society; 120 West Second Avenue, Gamett,
KS 66032
Coffman, Floyd; District Judge; Rt. #3, Ottawa, KS 66067
Finger, Minnie M.; Housewfe; R.R. #1, Powhattan, KS 66527
Wheaton, Becky; Administrative Assistant; 2519 Monroe, Topeka, KS 66605
KANSAS WEST (12) SC
Sec. C, Row 15, Seats 1-12
*Wilke, Richard B. (4); Minister; 330 N. Broadway, Wichita. KS 67202
Blake, Bruce P. (9); Minister; 440 Spring Creek Dr., Derby, KS 67037
Fogleman, C. M., Jr. (10); Minister; 903 Mellinger, Salina, KS 67401
Crickard, Elsie J. (7); Minister; Box 256, Burrton, KS 67020
Reed, James R. (2); Conference Council Director; 151 N. Volutsia, Wichita, KS
67214
Dunlap, E. Dale (5); Academic Dean, St. Paul School of Theologj-; 5123 Truman
Road, Kansas City, MO 64127
McReynolds, Marvin P. (3); Rancher; Route 1, Woodston, KS 67675
Sanchez, Martha L. (6); Program Director/Hispanic and Urban Ministries; 1520
Skyview, Wichita, KS 67212
Gillaspie, Juanita M. (10); Homemaker; Box 28, Rozel, KS 67574
Totten, Harold A. (8); Retired; Route 2, Box 22, Jewell, KS 66949
Harms, Avenell (1); Conference Council Associate Director; Box 197, Towanda,
KS 67144
Rittgers, W. Glea (2); Retired Banker; 1828 W. 18th, All 16, Wichita, KS 67203
Reserves
Jones, Jon W.; Minister; 2123 Forest, Great Bend, KS 67530
Stanton, Marshall P.; District Superintendent; Box 1791, Hutchinson, KS
67501
Osbom, Chester L.; Minister; 2930 East First, Wichita, KS 67214
Martin, Carl E.; District Superintendent; 103 East 9th., Room 211, Winfield, KS
67156
Robbins, Richard D.; District Superintendent; 151 North Volutsia. Wichita, KS
67214
Bott, LeRoy A.; Minister; 115 Old Main, Newton, KS 67114
Rowley, Edward A.; District Superintendent; 2903 Hillcrest Drive, Hays, KS
67601
Scheer. Dennis H.; Conference Treasurer; 151 N. Volutsia, Wichita, KS 67214
Meier, Wilma L.; Director, Board of Global Ministries; 915 Washington Road,
Newton, KS 67114
Shull, Cleo B., Homemaker; Box 395, Dighton, KS 67839
Haneke. Ralph A.; Division Manager, Waddell and Reed; R.R. 3, Box 171. Great
Bend, KS 67530
Smith, Jack E.; Associate Director Development; Box 787, Liberal, KS 67901
Seyb, Nina E.; Homemaker; Box 186, Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
Mugler, Walter F.; Farmer/Stockman; Route 1, Wakefield, KS 67487
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KENTUCKY (8) SE
Sec. A, Row 22, Seats 1-4
Sec. A, Row 23, Seats 1-4
Seamands, David A. (5); Minister/Author; P.O. Box 68, Wilmore, KY 40390
Throckmorton, E. Ray (3); District Superintendent; 289 Edgemont Road,
Maysville, KY 41056
Sweazy, Albert W. (8); Conference Treasurer and Director of Fiscal Affairs.; P.O.
Box 5107, Lexington, KY 40555
Roberts, Adrian J. (6); Conference Council Director; P.O. Box 5107, Lexington,
KY 40555
*Bean, Frank D. , Sr. (1); Retired/Education; 302 Glendover Road, Lexington, KY
40503
Hager, Cornelius R. (4); Executive Director of Kentucky United Methodist
Foundation; 731 N. Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Litton, Alice E. (9); Accountant; 199 Elizaville Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY
41041
Hartje, Betty R. (7); Homemaker; Box 435A, Route 5, Covington, KY 41015
Reserves
Wood, W. Robert; District Superintendent; 3000 Belhaven Drive, Russell, KY
41169
Jennings, William R.; Minister; 1850 Bellefonte Drive, Lexington, KY 40503
Russell, George L.; Minister; 412 North Upper Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Durham, Donald W., Executive Director, Methodist Home; 3217 Saxon Drive,
Lexington, KY 40503
Ditto, Dale; Attorney; P.O. Box 77, Stanford, KY 40484
Jenkins, W. T.; Hospital Development; 3820 Gladman Way, Lexington, KY
40503
Hager, Julie A.; Student; 113 Lorraine Court, Berea, KY 40403
Harris, Katherine; Sales Clerk; 12097 Freestone Court, Cincinnati, Ohio 45240
LIBERIA (2) CC
Sec. A, Row 1, Seats 1-2
*Kartwe, J. Nimeju (7); Pastor; 89 Ashmun Street, Box 1010, Monrovia, Liberia
Johnson, Edvdnna P. (1); Chairperson, Council on Finance & Administration; Box
3774 or 1628, Monrovia, Liberia
Reserves
Karblee, James D.; Pastor; 89 Ashmun Street, Box 1010, Monrovia, Liberia
Grisgby, Martha J.; Teacher; P.O. Box 1010, Monrovia, Liberia
LITTLE ROCK (8) SC
Sec. B, Row 18, Seats 9-12
Sec. B, Row 19, Seats 9-12
*Tanner, George A. (9); District Superintendent; 715 Center St. #201, Little Rock,
AR 72201
Miles, John P. (4); Minister; 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock, AR 72212
Walker, John F. (5); District Superintendent; 200 No. Pine, Hope, AR 71801
Clayton, Michael R. (8); District Superintendent; 484 Elaine Avenue N.W.,
Camden, AR 71701
Riggin, Don L. (1); Executive Director, Arkansas Arthritis Foundation; 8600
Evergreen, Little Rock, AR 72207
Booth, Dale (7); Retired; 6911 Skywood Drive, Little Rock, AR 72207
Fish, Doris (6); Housewife; 12620 Meyer Drive, Mabelvale, AR 72103
Burton, LaVerne B. (3); Housewife; 106 Meadow Drive, Hot Springs, AR 71913
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Reserves
Scott, James R.; Minister; 113 North Eighth, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Weir, Thomas E.; District Superintendent; P.O. Box 186, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Hays, John B.; Minister; 127 East Page, Malvern, AR 72104
Sawyer, Beverly; Minister; 3301 Romine Road, Little Rock, AR 72204
Wynne, Robin F.; Lawyer; 603 Center St., Fordyce, AR 71742
Nonvood-Henson, Brenda; Medical Supervisor; Rt. 5, Box577E, Little Rock, AR
72212
Onstott, Ann; Area Treasurer; 18 Pontalba Drive, Little Rock, AR 72211
Langley, Julie; Student; Rt. 4, Box 87A, Monticello, AR 71655
LOUISIANA (12) SC
Sec. C, Row 24, Seats 7-12
Sec. C, Row 25, Seats 7-12
Heam, J. Woodrow (9); Minister; P.O. Box 1349, Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Norris, Alfred L. (5); Minister; 2722 Louisiana Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115
Woodland, J. Philip (1); Minister; 3350 Dalrymple, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Arnold, Tracy R. (2); Minister; 2727 Jackson St., Alexandria, LA 71301
McGuire, Douglas L. (7); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 6018, Monroe, LA
71203
Dykes, D. L. (10); Minister; Head of Texas St., Shreveport, LA 71101
*Carruth, Nancy M. (4); Business Woman; P.O. Box 267, Bunkie, LA 71322
Ward, Amy G. (6); Volunteer/Homemaker; 500 Walker St., New Orleans, LA 70124
Dew, Jack (9); Businessman; Route 4, Box 474-A, West Monroe, LA 71291
Chrisentery, InezW. (1); Retired Educator; 1940 Tennessee St., Baton Rouge, LA
70802
Brumfield, Welton H., Jr. (8); Automobile Dealer; 122 S.W. Central Avenue,
Amite, LA 70422
Porter, John (3); Businessman; 6214 River Road, Shreveport, LA 71105
Reserves
Calvin, George W.C.; Minister; P.O. Box 73685, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Poole, James M.; Minister; 903 Broadway, Minden, LA 71055
Vining, Kirby A.; Minister; P. 0. Box 4782, Monroe, LA 71203
McClain, Joe W.; Minister; 1201 Metairie Drive, Metairie, LA 70005
Branton, L. Ray; Minister; 101 Live Oak, Lafayette, LA 70503
Reed, Kenneth R.; District Superintendent; P. 0. Box 3057, Baton Rouge, LA
70821
Caraway, James J. ; Conference Director Financial Affairs; P. 0. Box 3057, Baton
Rouge, LA 70821
Brock, Walter H. ; Engineering Professor; 3744 Ridgetop, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Caraway, J. Jay; Attorney; P. 0. Box 1126, Shreveport, LA 71126
Arnold, Ernest C; Businessman; 4320 General Pershing. New Orleans, LA 70125
Fugler, Sara S.; Secretary -Treasurer; P. 0. Box 144, Greensburg, LA 70441
Baker, Richard H.; State Representative; 9132 Highland Gardens Road, Baton
Rouge. LA 70811
Finnell, Kathi B.; Christian Education; 334 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 70448
Taylor. Dorothy M.; Health Center Administrator; 2724 Martin L. King, Jr.
Boulevard, New Orieans, LA 70113
LOUISVILLE (10) SE
Sec. A, Row 19, Seats 3-12
Willen, Howard H. (9); District Superintendent; 1115 South Fourth St.,
Louisville, KY 40203
McAdayyis, Emil D. (7); Minister; 2000 Douglass Blvd., Louisville, KY 40205
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Lile, R. Kenneth (3); Pastor; 4124 Candor Ave., Louisville, KY 40216
Henry, G. Edward (8); Pastor; 6002 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205
Webster, Roy E. (10); Minister; P.O. Box 97, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Dixon, J. D. (1); County Extension Agent; P.O. Box 10, Hawesville, KY
42348
*Peters, Kenneth (5); Physician; 1911 Hurstboume Circle, Louisville, KY 40220
Lamar, Charles L. (2) Attorney; 208 West Third Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
Pfisterer, Ann Rader (6); Homemaker; 941 N. Main St., Henderson, KY 42420
Woods, George C. (4); Social Worker; 4002 San Marcos Rd., Louisville, KY
40299
Reserves
Rodgers, N. Alex; Pastor; 305 W. Main, Princeton, KY 42445
Thomas, Wallace E.; District Superintendent; 1115 South Fourth Street,
Louisville, KY 40203
Eblen, Thomas W.; Minister; 1501 Trinity Drive, Owensboro, KY 42301
Tichenor, Leona N.; Minister; P. 0. Box 206, Park City, KY 42160
Howton, Agnes H.; Housewife; 512 E. Keigan St., Dawson Springs, KY 42408
Graham, Walter A.; Semi-Retired Banker-Law^yer; P. 0. Box 97, Pembroke, KY
42266
Watkins, Scott; Life Insurance: Equitable Life; 200 West Broadway, Louisville,
KY 40202
Neill, George L.; Chartered Life Underwoiter; 10112 Radford Road, Louisville,
KY 40223
MAINE (2) NE
Sec. C, Row 19, Seats 3-4
Ives, S. Clifton (5); Minister; 20 Center St., Waterville, ME 04901
*Abbott, Beverly J. (2); Registered Nurse; 10 Marshall St., Bath, ME 04530
Reserves
Hamilton, Richard M.; District Superintendent; 211 West Broadway, Bangor,
ME 04401
Neff, John W.; District Superintendent; RFD 2, Box 1390, Winthrop, ME 04364
Danforth, Merrill A.; Reimbursement Officer; RFD lA Box 568, Gardiner, ME
04345
Swanson, F. Gilbert; Retired Actuary; 8 Channel View Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME
04107
MEMPHIS (10) SE
Sec. B, Row 22, Seats 1-5
Sec. B, Row 23, Seats 1-5
*Bailey, William P., Jr. (1); District Superintendent; P. 0. Box 11809, Memphis,
TN 38111
Blankenship, Paul F. (5); Minister; 218 W. Market St., Boliver, TN 38008
Henton, Jack H. (3); District Superintendent; 575 Lambuth Blvd., Jackson, TN
38301
Evans, William S. , II (10); Minister; 3090 Wood Thrush Dr. , Memphis, TN 38134
Hilliard, David M., Jr. (4); Minister; 681 University, Memphis, TN 38107
May, Rebecca (6); School Teacher; Box 549, Covington, TN 38019
Brewster, Jerry (8); Dentist; 5144 Pilgrim, Memphis, TN 38116
Bond, R. H. (2); Retired Phone Co.; Rt. 1, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Pevahouse, Joe (9); Druggist; Box 224, Henderson, TN 38340
Stephenson, Roy (7); Associate Director, Conference Council; 575 Lambuth Blvd.,
Jackson, TN 38301
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Reserves
Douglass, Paul F. ; Conference Council Director; 575 Lambuth Blvd. , Jackson, TN
38301
Bulle, Frank H.; Minister; 5676 Stage Road, Memphis, TN 38134
Wagley, MaHha B.; Minister; 751 North Trezevant, Memphis, TN 38112
Dunnam, Maxie D.; Minister; 4488 Poplar Street, Memphis, TN 38117
Bumette, Ken C; Minister; 315 East Chester Street, Jackson, TN 38301
Williams, Dogan W.; Minister; 1083 Bell Road, Memphis, TN 38106
Whitworth, Virginia; Librarian; 145 Sylvan Dr., Camden, TN 38320
Carter, Eddie F. , Jr. ; SES-United States Government; 1643 Westlawn, Memphis,
TN 38114
Reid, Lyle; Lawyer; Box 303, Brownsville, TN 38012
Wood, Ora; Wesley Highland Manor; 3549 Norriswood, Memphis, TN 38111
Schneider, Cindy; Student; 1185 Perkins Terrace, Memphis, TN 38117
Baugh, Charles; Insurance; 1216 Sunnyside, Mayfield, KY 42066
MEXICO (2) (Concordat)
Sec. A, Row 16, Seats 5-6
Alvarez, Graciela D., Miravalla No. 209, Col. Portales Orienta, 03570 Mexico,
D.F.
Martinez, Fernando Ordaz; Carajal y de la Cueva #1106 Nte., 64000 Monterey,
N. L., Mexico
MIDDLE PHILIPPINES (2) CC
Sec. C, Row 3, Seats 11-12
Macaso, Alberto F. (7); Minister; United Methodist Church, Sto. Cristo, San
Antonio, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
*Ela, Pedro L. (2); Lawyer; 745 Horseshoe Drive, Sta. Rita, Olongapo City,
Philippines
Reserves
Sanchez, Danilo C; Minister; 890 Rizal Ave., Olongapo City, Philippines
Reyes, Ruben T.; Lawyer; Rm. 313 3rd Floor City Hall, Manila, Philippines
MINDANAO (2) CC
Sec. A, Row 7, Seats 1-2
Manual, Andres (3); Minister; The United Methodist Church, 1 Mortola St.,
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Pableo, Librada C. (6); Teacher; University of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan,
North Cotabato 9311, Philippines
Reserves
Soriano, Benjamin; Minister; The United Methodist Church, 104 CM. Recto St.,
Davao City, Philippines
Agbisit, Andrea A.; Dentist; Spottswood Methodist Center, Kidapawan, North
Cotabato, Philippines
MINNESOTA (14) NC
Sec. C, Row 20, Seats 5-12
Sec. C, Row 21, Seats 7-12
*Walker, H. Thomas (5); Minister; 5835 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapohs, MN 55419
Krueger, Delton H. (7); Minister; 8000 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55420
Dundas, Charles 0. (3); District Superintendent; 1529 Nottingham Dr., No.
Mankato, MN 56001
Purdham, Charles B. (9); Minister; 9100 Russell Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55431
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Peterson, ClemmetA. (8); Minister; 4th St. & 5th Ave. SW, Rochester, MN 55901
Toschak, Patricia Martin (10); Minister; Box 119, Motley, MN 56466
Colescott, Ted G. (4); District Superintendent; 2418 Northern Hills Ct. NE,
Rochester, MN 55904
Foster, Betty Jean (8); Conference Treasurer; Rm. 520, 122 W. Franklin Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Ball, Lee (1); Homemaker; 439 Leicester, Duluth, MN 55803
Benjamin, JoAnn A. (6); Professional Volunteer; 210 Riverside Ave. , Park Rapids,
MN 56470
Kauls, Gloria H. (7); Homemaker and Volunteer; 2201 N. Rosewood Ln.,
Roseville, MN 55113
Dowell, Jean (9); Conference Council Director; Rm. 400, 122 W. Frankhn Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Olson, George W. (3); Development Officer for Foundation; 4351 15th Ave. S.,
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Miller, Maynard L. (2); Farmer; RR 3, Box 152, Slayton, MN 56172
Reserves
Schneider, James H.; District Superintendent; 3410 Greysolon PI., Duluth, MN
55804
Mahle, Kathi Austin; Associate Pastor; 5835 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis,
MN 55419
Hanks, Stanley G.; Minister; 17805 Court Road 6, Plymouth, MN 55447
Bailey, Robert B.; Minister; 7200 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN
55429
DeVogel, Susan Harrington; Minister; 100 West 46th. Street, Minneapolis, MN
55409
Hinerman, C. Philip; Minister; 3400 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Biederman, Mark H.; Student; 224 2nd St. E., Tracy, MN 56175
Boche, Beverly B.; JoumaHst; 1776 Fry Street, Falcon Heights, MN 55113
Larson, Norma L.; Homemaker; 1861 Chardel Court, West St. Paul, MN 55118
Roberson, David 0.; Farmer; Box 224, Zumbro Falls, MN 55991
Tanquist, Roger B.; Director of Media; 1130 South State, Fairmont, MN 56031
Naas, Betty; Homemaker; 6320 Post Lane, Edina, MN 55435
MISSISSIPPI (12) SE
Sec. B, Row 25, Seats 1-12
Ash, John L., Ill (4); Minister; Box 956, Laurel, MS 39440
Clay, Henry C, Jr. (1); District Superintendent; Box 303, Jackson, MS 39205
Lee, Clay F., Jr. (10); Minister; Box 1092, Jackson, MS 39205
Gilbert, Tommy D. (7); District Superintendent; Box 2057, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Kates, Robert L. (2); Minister; Box 371, Pascagoula, MS 39567
Leggett, J. Willard, III, (3); Minister; Box 1706, Meridian, MS 39301
*Lucas, Aubrey K. (4); College President; 3701 JamestowTi, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Carr, Jimmy L. (5); Diaconal Minister; Box 1092, Jackson, MS 39205
Morrison, R. R. (Twick) (9); Homemaker/Church Volunteer; 2617 Confederate
Ave., Vicksburg, MS 39180
Jordan, Bert (3); Retired; 212 Leavell Woods Dr., Jackson, MS 39212
Smith, MaudessaP. (6); Deaconess/Home Missionary; Rt. 5, Box279-A, Columbia,
MS 39429
Gunn, Neil (8); Retail Merchant; Box 550, Ellisville, MS 39437
Reserves
Loflin, Jack M.; District Superintendent; Box 629. Brookhaven, MS 39601
Thomas, John Ed., (Ill); Minister; 53 54th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501
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Peden, Homer C; Minister; 4419 Broadmeadow, Jackson, MS 39206
Watkins, W. W.; District Superintendent; 2004 Highland Place, Vicksburg, MS
39180
Woodrick, Rayford; Editor, Advocate; 339 South Ridge Drive, Ridgeland. MS
39157
Henry, Earnest L.; Minister; 2705 13th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
Pace, Ken; Student; 213 Donwood PI., Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Stauss, Barbara; Housewife; 706 Seneca, Jackson, MS 39216
Egger, John F.; 2314 Poplar Springs Drive, Meridian, MS 39305
Law, Ann; Court Reporter; 1105 Velma Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
McBay, Paula; Social Worker; Bay Springs, MS 39422
James, Bemice; Diaconal Minister; Route 5, Box 473, Columbia, MS 39429
MISSOURI EAST (10) SC
Sec. A, Row 29, Seats MO
Starkey, Lycurgus M. (5); Pastor; 201 W. Adams, St. Louis. MO 63122
Stein, Neil L. (1); Minister; 600 N. Bompart, St. Louis, MO 63119
Heyward, John W., Jr. (4); Minister; 1141 Belt Ave.. St. Louis, MO 63112
LaTumo, Ivan L. (9); District Superintendent; 810 Alta Vista, Cape Girardeau,
MO 63701
Adayns, Thomas B. (10); Minister; 122 E. Promenade, Mexico, MO 65265
*Ross, Ken; Farmer; Rt. 1, Box 154, Atlanta, MO 63530
Swofford, Ava (3); Teacher; Rt. 10, Box 30, Columbia, MO 65202
Connelly. Brenda J. (6); Church & Community Worker; 560 Cleaniew Rd.
Columbia, MO 65201
Martin, John (7); Manager of Hardware Supply Co.; 902 West Baker, Kennett, MO
63857
McMullin, Nancy (8); Conference Treasurer; 4625 Lindell, Suite 416, St. Louis, MO
63108
Reserves
Montgomery, John C; Pastor; 5000 Washington, St. Louis, MO 63108
Moncure, Rhymes H.; Pastor; 4234 Washington, St. Louis, MO 63108
Meyer, Mary E.; Pastor; 211 Boone Street, Troy, MO 63379
Gordon, Robert W.; District Superintendent; P.O.' Box 776. Kirksville, MO 63501
Laue, James H. (2); College Faculty; 7212 Westmoreland, St. Louis, MO 63130
Outlaw, Margaret; Retired Teacher; 1301 Riegert, St. Louis. MO 63130
Gerig, Carroll B.; Teacher; 6 Bennett Street, Flat River, MO 63601
Epple, Jeanne V.; Homemaker; 3412 Woodrail Terrace, Columbia, MO 65201
MISSOURI WEST (12) SC
Sec. A, Row 6, Seats 1-12
Mutti, A. F. (2); Minister; Box 608. Blue Springs. MO 64015
Xeth, G. Hubert (1); Minister; 406 W. 74th, Kansas City. MO 64114
Getting, M. Christy (5); District Superintendent; 1102 E.'28th, JopHn, MO 64801
Neal, Cecil (10); District Superintendent; 1512 Van Brunt Blvd.. Kansas Citv, MO
64127
Garfield, Sharon K. (6); Minister; 909 Bales, Kansas Citv, MO 64127
Foockle, Harry F. (7); Minister; 922 W. Republic, Springfield. MO 65807
*Speer, Aubrey B. (8); Conference Treasurer; 1512 Van Brunt Blvd. Kansas Citv
MO 64127
Dickson, Frances (3); Conference Lay Leader; 7516 Englewood. Raytown. MO
64138
Bond, Jan (5); Conference Youth Coordinator; Route 3, Box 165, Adrian, MO 64720
Scott, Ralph (9); Layperson; 1315 Sixth, Monett, MO 65708
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Gray, Mai (4); Layperson; 3406 Benton, Kansas City, MO 64128
Cox, Donna; Layperson; P.O. Box 6660, Kansas City, MO 64133
Reserves
Sample, Tex; Professor, St. Paul School of Theology; 5123 Truman Road, Kansas
City, MO 64127
Jones, Russell; Minister; 2802 Renick, St. Joseph, MO 64507
Mines, Elroy H.; District Superintendent; 1512 Van Bi-unt Boulevard, Kansas
City, MO 64127
Whiteside, Leroy A.; District Superintendent; Box 1208, Warsaw, MO 65355
O'Quinn, Bill A.; Minister; 7310 Northwest Prairie View, Kansas City, MO 64153
Hyatt, Marie; District Superintendent; Box 687, Marshall, MO 65340
Waller, L. Glenn (1); Layperson; Oregon, MO 64473
Reskovac, Ann; President, United Methodist Women; 5123 Truman Road, Kansas
City, MO 64127
Barker, Paul; Layperson; Route 1, Box 111-A, Pleasant Hope, MO 64725
Schaffitzel, Joe; Layperson; 2248 North Weller, Springfield, MO 65803
Wreath, Bryan L.; Layperson; Route 5, Box 417, Kimberling City, MO 65686
Hampton, Mary; Layperson; 3531 Bellefontaine, Kansas City, MO 64128
MOZAMBIQUE (2) CC
Sec. A, Row 4, Seats 11-12
Nhatave, Angela L. (2); District Superintendent; Box 2640, Maputo, Mozambique,
Africa
*Bahule, Andre N. (1); Physician; Box 2640, Maputo, Mozambique, Africa
Reserves
Uetela, Andre; District Superintendent; Box 41, Maxixe, Mozambique, Africa
Chamusso, Alfredo; Clerk; Box 2640, Maputo, Mozambique, Africa
NEBRASKA (12) SC
Sec. B, Row 17, Seats 1-12
Bevins, C. Rex (6); Minister; 1144 M St., Lincoln, NE 68508
Turner, Richard D. (7); District Superintendent; 711 West 5th, Suite 5, Grand
Island, NE 68801
Silk, Denny M. (5); Minister; 2710 14th Street, Columbus, NE 68601
Munden, C. Ebb, III (9); Minister; 2723 No. 50th St., Lincoln, NE 68504
Davies, Susan P. (1); Minister; Box 125, Pleasant Dale, NE 68423
Wilmoth, Rodney E. (10); Minister; 5410 Corby, Omaha, NE 68104
*Dunlap, G. Alan (8); Banker; Box E, Milford, NE 68405
Lux, John E. (5); Professor, UNL; 7511 Comoy Circle, Lincoln, NE 68505
Beezlev, Nell M. (2); Conference Treasurer; P.O. Box 4553, Lincoln, NE 68504
Marsh,' Shirley M. (1); State Senator; 2701 South 34th, Lincoln, NE 68506
Mohring, A. Jean (3); Bookkeeper; 5226 A Street, Omaha, NE 68106
Kruse, Ruth W. (4); Diaconal Minister; 7064 Nicholas, Omaha, NE 68132
Reserves
Bailey, HowardR.; Executive Director of Ministries; P.O. Box 4553, Lincoln, NE
68504
Kruse, Lowen V.; Minister; 7020 Cass, Omaha, NE 68132
Kim, John J. T.; Minister; 847 Shelton, Chadron, NE 69337
Brewer, Carol R., Minister; 1623 Central, Kearney, NE 68847
Elrod, Jerry D.; District Superintendent; 10842 Old Mill Road, Suite 1, Omaha,
NE 68154
Folkers, Robert L.; District Superintendent; 3120 Ninth, Kearney, NE 68847
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Bredthauer, Donald D.; District Superintendent; 10842 Old Mill Road, Suite #1,
Omaha, NE 68154
Ferris, Yvonne; Executive Director Merrick Fund; Rt. 2, Box 156, Central City,
NE 68826
Repair, William; Caretaker; Camp Fontanelle, Nickerson, NE 68044
Bachenberg, Rachel; Minister; PO Box 503, York, NE 68467
Swarthout, Elizabeth; Deaconess and Diaconal Minister; 110 West Cedar, O'Neill,
NE 68763
Johnson, Marshall; Student; RR #1, Arnold, NE 69120
Fagerberg, Jeanette; Conference Director of Education & Youth Ministries; PO
Box 4553, Lincoln, NE 68504
Gamer, Charles; Caretaker; Route 2, Camp Comeca, Cozad, NE 69130
NEW HAMPSHIRE (2) NE
Sec. C, Row 23, Seats 11-12
*Batten, James A. (7); Minister; 79 Clinton Street, Concord, NH 03301
Davidson, Sue (6); Nurse; Box 124— Crescent St., Wilton, NH 03086
Reserves
Haynes, Divight S.; Conference Council Director; RFD #3 Box 36, Concord, NH
03301
Coons, Douglas; Teacher; 27 Harding Street, Rochester, NH 03867
NEW MEXICO (4) SC
Sec. A, Row 5, Seats 9-12
*Forsman, Don L. (5); District Superintendent; 217 West 5th St., Odessa, TX
79761
Goodwin, B. C, Jr. (2); Minister; 1200 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Mills, Vernon (7); 217 Prairieview, Clovis, NM 88101
Bond, Kendall (8); 718 Coeur D'Alene. El Paso, TX 79922
Reserves
Gillingham, Leonard; District Superintendent; 1921 Janeway, Clovis, NM 88101
Elkins, Brodace; District Superintendent; 709 Loma Linda, Southeast, Albu-
querque, NM 87108
Vanderpool, Harry; Minister; 1615 Copper, Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Williayns, Rodney; Conference Council Director; 209 San Pedro, Northeast,
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Price, Polly; Rt. 1, Box 45, Ft. Sumner, NM 88119
Goodwin, Richard; 1510 South Lea, Roswell, NM 88201
Lucero, Faustina; Box 1298, Espanola, NM 87532
Sanders, Clois; 1808 Shiriey, Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87112
NEW YORK (18) NE
Sec. A, Row 12, Seats 7-12
Sec. A, Row 13, Seats 1-12
*Thomburg, Richard A. (10); District Superintendent; 791 Newfield Avenue, P.O.
Box 3007, Stamford, CT 06905
Parker, Richard S. (1); Minister; 639 W. 173 St., Apt. 11-A, New York, NY 10032
Carrington, John E. (6); Exec. Secy., UM City Societv; 50 Ralph Road, New
Rochelle. NY 10804
Townsend, Patricia (5); District Superintendent; 4 Rosalind Road, Poughkeepsie,
NY 12601
Nugent, Randolph W.,Jr. (9); Genl. Secy., Genl. Bd. of Global Ministries; 505 La
Guardia Place, New York, NY 10012
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Boots, Wilson T. (7); District Superintendent; 162-10 Highland Ave., Jamaica, NY
11432
Day, Randy R. (8); Minister; 162-02 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432
Lebron, Dilca (3); Hispanic Coordinator; 475 Riverside Dr., Rm 1922, New York,
NY 10115
James, William M. (4); Minister; 1981 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10035
Darling, Howard H. (8); Conference Treasurer; 252 Bryant Avenue, White Plains,
NY 10605
Lyman, Mary Grace (1); Staff, Genl. Bd. of Global Ministries; 15 Washington PL,
Northport, NY 11768
Capen, Beth (6); Student; 58 Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401
Current, Gloster B. (4); Retired; 100-30 203 Street, Hollis, NY 11423
Williamson, Odella B. (10); Staff, Genl. Bd. of Global Ministries; 3410 Paul Avenue,
Bronx, NY 10468
Brown, Gordon M. (3); Director, Resource Development; Rt. 4, Box 43, Pound
Ridge, NY 10576
Parris, Shirley (7); Personnel Manager; 1136 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Staubach, William T., Jr. (2); Paralegal; 120 Ancon Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803
Haaf, Jacqueline D. (9); Nurse; 75 Clintonville Road, North Haven, CT 06473
Reserves
Verdin, Douglas F.; Minister; 809 Hopmeadow Street, Simsburj-, CT 06070
Carr, John A.; Chaplain, Yale Medical Center; 225 Franklin Road, Hamden, CT
06517
Abel, Paul F.; Minister; 12 Hampton Road, Port Washington, NY 11050
Cox, Carol M.; Minister; 2643 Davidson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468
Steinard, Walter S.; Minister; 29 Pearl Street, Kingston, NY 12401
Vink, Harold V.W.; Minister; 2 Rottkamp Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580
Ishi, Takayuki; Minister; 30-22 89th Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11369
Rice, Richard J.; District Superintendent; 4111 Broadway, New York, NY 10033
Holmes, Edward H.; District Superintendent; P.O. Box 282, Times Plaza,
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Cho, Young J.; Minister; 147-46 38th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355
Hayes, Janet; Remedial Reading Instructor; 40 Barker Avenue, White Plains, NY
10601
Boots, Nora Q.; Staff, Genl. Bd. of Global Ministries; 88-60 192 Street, Hollis, NY
11423
Engelhardt, Carolyn H.; Rehgious Educator; 205 Academy Road, Cheshire, CT
06410
Kirlrwood, William C; Insurance Broker; 42 Washington Avenue, Garden City,
NY 11530
Rice, Nancy L.; Nurse; 239 Daisy Farms Drive, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Shaw, Kirsten M.; Student; 400 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Middleton, Jack D.; Fund Raising Executive; 214 Meadow Street, Naugatuck, CT
06770
Overton, Vivian P.; Bank Officer; 16 June Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850
Veatch, Laura; Homemaker; 83 North Main Street, Ellenville, NY 12428
Eversley, JohnC; N.Y. City Transit; 875 St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
NORTH ALABAMA (18) SE
Sec. C, Row 18, Seats 3-12
Sec. C, Row 19, Seats 5-12
Morgan, Robert C. (3); Minister; P.O. Box 20150, Binningham, AL 34216
Gauntt, Paul M. (5); District Superintendent; 909 9th Avenue West, Birmingham,
AL 35204
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Elmore, S. Joe (9); Minister; 800 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Parris, W. Alton (6); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 403, Roanoke, AL
36274
Bates, Ralph K. (3); Minister; 518 North 19th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203
West, J. Pete, Jr. (7); District Superintendent; 8705 Camille Drive, SE, Huntsville,
AL 35802
Furio, V. Pete, Jr. (4); Minister; 616 Jackson Street, SE, Decatur, AL
35601
Moyitgomery, Allen D. (10); Minister; 415 North Seminary Street, Florence, AL
35630
Belts, Charles E. (4); Minister; 105 East Spring Street, Sylacauga, AL
35150
*Stewart, Mollie M. (1); Corporate Supervisor; P.O. Box 43, Lacey's Springs, AL
35754
Rhea, Clarence F. (2); Attorney; 2104 Scenic Drive, Gadsden, AL 35901
Hamrick, Leon C. (6); Surgeon; 3656 Rockhill Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
Brannon, William C. (5); Retired, Insurance; 608 Twin Branch Drive,
Birmingham, AL 35226
Self, Eddie (7); C.P.A.; P.O. Box 1212, Decatur, AL 35602
Montgomery, Ed (8); Woodwork Business; 2001 1st Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Hundley, George R. (2); Self Employed Business; 402 Hughes Ave., Attalla, AL
35954
Branscomb, Louise (10); Physician; 1225 Greensboro Road, Birmingham, AL
35208
Gordon, Myrtle R. (8); Housewife; 108 Woodland Drive, Hueytown, AL 35023
Reserves
Friday, Belon 0.; Minister; 1105 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
Brown, Chester E.; Conference Council Associate Director; 909 9th Avenue West,
Birmingham, AL 35204
Whitehead, Claude W.; Minister; 104 Gwindale Road, Gadsden, AL 35901
{Gordon, A. Earl; District Superintendent; 709 South Norton Avenue, Sylacauga,
AL 35150
York, Billy L.; Minister; P.O. Box 1789, Anniston, AL 36202
Archibald, Robert L.; Minister; 2826 Montclair Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Pitts, Carolyn S.; Associate Minister; 518 North 19th Street, Birmingham, AL
35203
Wallace, Charles R.; Conference Council Director; 909 9th Avenue West,
Birmingham, AL 35204
McKinney, Gordon R.; Minister; 733 Valley Street, Birmingham, AL 35226
Howell, Jackie; Owner & Manager, Printing Firm; 2000 Hickory Lane, Fultondale,
AL 35068
Walker, Eva S.; Trust Investment Manager; 497 Main Street, Springville, AL
35146
Black, Wanda J.; Officer Manager; Route 1, Box 36, Gadsden, AL 35901
Lewis, W. Robert, Sr.; Commerical Artist; 2415 Huntsville Road, Florence, AL
35630
Whitten, Polly; Homemaker; Route 6, Box 186, Florence, AL 35630
Sanderson, L. Calvin; Chief, Security & Management Services; 1407 Mountain-
brook Drive, Southeast, Huntsville, AL 35801
Adams, Q.D.; Businessman; 415 Keeling Road, East Gadsden, AL 35902
Reeves, Nina H.; Conference Council Associate Director; 909 9th Avenue West,
Birmingham, AL 35204
Wall, Charles W.; Administrative Vice-President. Collaterial Investment
Company; 2228 Pinehurst Drive, Gardendale, AL 35071
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NORTH ARKANSAS (8) SC
Sec. C, Row 11, Seats 9-12
Sec. C, Row 12, Seats 9-12
Beal, Jim (9); Minister; 1610 Prince, Conway, AR 72032
Ramsay, Charles E. (5); Minister; 923 Park, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Burleson, Clint D. (8); Minister; 1316 Nettleton Circle, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Carter, Earl B. (4); Minister; 715 Center, Little Rock, AR 72201
*Amold, W. E. "Buddy" (3); Engineer; 3712 Pope, N. Little Rock, AR 72116
Brand, Gene (7); Banker; 508 S.E. Second St., Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
Freemyer, Pat (6); School Teacher; 106 Rose Circle, Helena, AR 72342
Harris-Winton, Euba (1); Community Developer; P.O. Box 1136, Fort Smith, AR
72902
Reserves
Lofton, J. W.; Minister; #3 Red Oak Dr., Conway, AR 72032
Casteel, Charles; Minister; 301 South Chestnut, Morrilton, AR 72110
Mollis, C. Waymon, Minister; P.O. Box 1139, Forrest City, AR 72335
Orr, Bob D.; Minister; 500 East Market, Searcy, AR 72143
Johnson, Phyllis Hall; Lawyer; 2223 W. Maple, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Lane, James W.; Government Employee; 8 Sierra Circle, North Little Rock, AR
72118
Hollis, Christopher A.; Student; 428 Highland, Forrest City, AR 72335
Barling, Nell Bruner; Housewife; P.O. Box 535, Clarksville, AR 72830
NORTH CAROLINA (20) SE
Section A, Row 17, Seats 3-12
Section A, Row 18, Seats 3-12
*Bethea, Joseph B. (7); Administrative Assistant to Bishop; P.O. Box 10955,
Raleigh, NC 27605
Sherman, William W., Jr. (5) District Superintendent; P.O. Box 639,
Rockingham, NC 28379
Harper, Ruth E. (10); Minister; 1200 McDonald Ave., Hamlet, NC 28345
Ponder, Reginald W. (6); Minister; 1304 Western Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Kirby, Wallace H. (2); Minister; 228 W. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC 27603
Campbell, Dennis M. (4); Seminary Dean; Duke University, Durham, NC 27706
Joyner, F. Belton, Jr. (3); Minister; 1108 W. Knox St., Durham, NC 27701
Braswell, Kermit L. (8); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 1662, Elizabeth City,
NC 27909
Dixon, Sam W. (9); Minister; P.O. Box 36, Swepsonville, NC 27359
Mercer, Charles H. (1); District Superintendent; 1002 W. Knox St., Durham, NC
27701
Norris, J. Allen (9); College President; 621 N. Main St., Louisburg, NC
27549
McAdams, Charles K. (8); Conference Treasurer; 6916 Fernhill Lane, Raleigh, NC
27612
Pearce, Richard W. (4); College President; Methodist College, Fayetteville, NC
28301
Vick, Catherine (1); Homemaker; 213 Dunhagen PI., Cary, NC 27511
Cade, Ruth L. (10); Student Nurse; 5325 Maryland Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28301
Pierce, Wade H. (6); Retired; 4419 Mockingbird Lane, Wilmington, NC 28403
Saunders, Margaret R. (7); Church and Community Worker; Route 4, Box 724,
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Gibson, J. Nelson, Jr. (2); Agriculture Business; P.O. Box 66, Gibson, NC 28343
Collins, Ann G. (3); Homemaker; 1200 Manchester Dr., Raleigh, NC 27609
Meares, John M., Sr. (5); Retired; 1006 Pond St., Cary, NC 27511
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Reserves
Tyson, Vernon C; District Superintendent; 2201 Lynwood Dr., Wilmington, NC
28403
Cummings, Simeon F.; Minister; P.O. Box 725, Pembroke, NC 28372
Coile, James H.; Minister; Rt. 6, Box 200, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Presnell, William; Minister; P.O. Box 444, Maxton, NC 28364
Hunter, JackL.; District Superintendent; 3621 Sheffield Drive, Rocky Mount, NC
27801
Stark, Rufiis H., II; Methodist Children's Home Administrator; 3600 Carolyn
Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604
Mickey, Paul A.; Associate Professor; Duke University, 2617 McDowell Road,
Durham, NC 27705
Smith, J. Thomas; District Superintendent; P.O. Box 10955, Raleigh, NC 27605
Porter, Ernest R.; Conference Council Executive Director; P.O. Box 10955,
Raleigh, NC 27605
Crotwell, Helen G.; Minister; Rt. 2, Box 496, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Owen, J. Malloy, III; District Superintendent; P.O. Box 2425, New Bern, NC
28560
Briley, Mollye H.; State Agriculture Extension Service; P.O. Box 843,
Lumberton, NC 28358
Lowrj', Robby; Manager, Social Security Administration; 1010-12 Fayetteville
Rd., Rockingham, NC 28379
Auman, Becky; Student; 371 Hillcrest Drive, Henderson, NC 27536
Hargrove, Bruce; Retired; 1115 Kitt Place, Raleigh, NC 27610
Reynolds, Dotsy; Volunteer; 403 North Randolph Street, Rockingham, NC 28379
Frazier, Robert C, Sr.; Professor; 215 Grace Drive, Wilson, NC 27893
Tumage, Roy L., Jr.; Retired; 710 East 2nd Street, Ayden, NC 28513
Roberts, Tibbie; Real Estate Broker; 2004 Shephard Street, Morehead City, NC
28557
High, Carolyn T.; Antique Dealer; P.O. Box 707, Whiteville, NC 28472
Fry, Mildred K.; Volunteer; 2701 Hazelwood Drive, Raleigh, NC 27608
Mitchell, Ehzabeth; Student; 622 Wimbleton Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
NORTH DAKOTA (2) NC
Section C, Row 20, Seats 3-4
Ewers, Duane A. (5); Pastor; First United Methodist Church, 11th at Avenue "F",
Bismarck, ND 58501
Bellamy, Kathleen (2); Rt. 2, Box 109A, Drayton, ND 58225
Reserves
Knecht, David F.; Administrative Assistant to Bishop; 1721 S. University, Fargo,
ND 58103
Hammerlee, Glenn W.; Pastor; 95 Forest Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102
Bates, Bonnie; 315 East Turnpike, Bismarck, ND 58501
Wagner, Ray; 2413 10th Street, North, Fargo, ND 58102
NORTH GEORGIA (22) SE
Section B, Row 9, Seats 1-8
Section B, Row 10, Seats 1-8
Section B, Row 11, Seats 1-6
Jones, Bevel (5); Pastor; 2799 Northside Dr. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30305
Bauman, Lawrence (8); Pastor; 1652 N. Decatur Rd. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307
Wilder, Gamett (5); Pastor; P.O. Box 686, Decatur, GA 30031
Henderson, Cornelius L. (10); Pastor; 2099 Fairbum Rd. S. W. , Atlanta, GA 30331
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Sheets, Herchel H. (9); Conference Council Director; 159 Ralph McGill Blvd. N.E.,
Atlanta, GA 30365
Thompson, James N. (1); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 13, Griffin, GA 30224
Flanagan, Hubert (7); Pastor; 1330 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta, GA 30904
McKoy, William A. (6); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 1188, Gainesville, GA
30503
Baker, Rudolph R., Jr. (4); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 243, Rome, GA
30161
Myers, Cecil (3); Pastor; 3180 Peachtree Rd., N.E., Atlanta, GA 30363
Dodson, Malone (2); Pastor; 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, GA 30075
*Martin, Bob R. (2); High School Principal; 4210 Glenda Dr., College Park, GA
30337
Dekle, Joe (7); Retired; 2603 Flair Knoll Dr., Atlanta, GA 30345
Gopher, Marie (1); Homemaker; 3340 Lake Valley Rd., Atlanta, GA 30331
Lance, Bert (8); Banker; Calhoun, Georgia 30701
Gustafson, Gus (3); Author; 212 Larcom Lane, Griffin, GA 30223
Pickett, Elizabeth (9); Homemaker; 2737 Townley Circle, Doraville, GA 30340
Weatherford, Ken (6); Self-Employed; 2289 Pine Point Dr., Lawrenceville, GA
30245
Budd, Warren (6); Salesman; P.O. Box 1408, Newnan, GA 30263
Daniel, Mary (4); Homemaker; 127 Brannon Rd., McDonough, GA 30253
Pattillo, Daniel (5); Investments; 912 First National Bank Building, Decatur, GA
30030
Hodges, Betty (10); Housewife; 3826 Salem Rd., Covington, GA 30209
Reserves
Williamson, D. Randall; District Superintendent; 159 Ralph McGill Blvd. N.E.,
Rm. 203, Atlanta, GA 30365
Morris, Carolyn W.; Minister; 265 Washington Street Southwest, Atlanta, GA
30303
Gray, Harold; District Superintendent; 159 Ralph McGill Blvd. N.E., Rm. 205,
Atlanta, GA 30365
Minter, John M.; District Superintendent; 159 Ralph McGill Blvd. N.E., Rm. 205
Atlanta, GA 30365
Hoover, Charles £■.; District Superintendent; 1323 Arsenal Avenue, Augusta, GA
30904
Wilson, Charles E.; Minister; 86 Mt. Vernon Highway, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30328
Kimhrough, Walter L.; Minister; 875 Cascade Avenue S.W., Atlanta, GA
30311
Epps, A.C.; Conference Council Assoc. Director; 159 Ralph McGill Blvd. N.E.,
Rm. 106, Atlanta, GA 30365
Pierson, Marion; Minister; P.O. Box 627, Dalton, GA 30720
Whiting, Thomas A.; District Superintendent; 159 Ralph McGill Blvd. N.E., Rm.
205, Atlanta, GA 30365
Bozeman, Jack; Minister; P.O. Box 1055, Newnan, GA 30264
Brady, Hal N.; Minister; 206 Newnan Street, Carrollton, GA 30117
Vining, Ken; Staff Superintendent Corporation; 7550 Happy Hollow Rd.,
Doraville, GA 30360
Bridges, Russell; Insurance; 2805 Arden Road N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327
King, Martha; Retired; 602 McCall Blvd., Rome, GA 30161
Richardson, Eleanor; Legislator; 755 Park Lane; Decatur, GA 30033
Cochran, Harold; High School Administrator; 4370 Bells Ferry Road, Kennesaw,
GA 30144
Jackson, James; Retired Minister; 1229 Calhoun Avenue, East Point, GA 30344
Fleet, Richard; Self-Employed; 685 Kings Road, Athens, GA 30606
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Whittamore, Joe; Certified Public Accountant; 110 Holly Street, Hartwell, GA
30643
Adams, Laura; Director Day Care; 2359 Wheeless Road, Augusta, GA 30906
Holt, Hugh; Retired Minister; 10 Woodland Drive N.E., Rome, GA 30161
Blanton, Alberta; Teacher; 441 David Elder Road, Griffin, GA 30223
Edmond, Dorothy; Secretarj- 1590 Loch Lomond Trail S.W., Atlanta, GA 30331
NORTH INDIANA (16) NC
Section B, Row 18, Seats 1-8
Section B, Row 19, Seats 1-8
Bjork, Virgil V. (5); Minister; 300 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Duecker, R. Sheldon (9); Minister; 219 South High Street, Muncie, IN 47305
Jackson, Robert G. (4); Minister; P.O. Box 967, Anderson, IN 46015
Blaising, Mark J. (8); Pastor; 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516
McLean, Roderick M. (10); Minister; 1425 Delaware Street. Gar>', IN 46407
Dicken, John R. (6); District Superintendent; 3695 West 80 North, Kokomo, IN
46901
Case, Riley B. (3); District Superintendent; 1901 Hawthorne Road, Manon, IN
46952
Wolf, John D. (1); Pastor; 103 N. Franklin, Valparaiso, IN 46383
*Fenstermacher, Anita Owen (1); Conference Lay Leader; 203 Clarke Blvd.,
Walkerton, IN 46574
Garrett, Pegg>^ M. (6); Volunteer, Homemaker; 602 Cheryl Dr., Muncie, IN 47304
Weaver, Welcome I. (4); Business; 1575 Oak St., Huntington, IN 46750
Goldschmidt, Victor W. (9); Professor; 6617 St. Rd. 26 W, W. Lafayette, IN 47906
Shettle, John T. (2); Superintendent of State Police; Box 155, Orestes, IN 46063
Kaiser, Samuel M. (3); Treasurer, Chemical Firm; 1858 Dean Street, Huntington,
IN 46750
Grile, Lester L. (8); Retired-Superintendent of Schools; 6914 Hiltonia Drive, Fort
Wayne, IN 46819
Fenstermacher, Edwin A. (7); High School English Teacher; 904 Va Minor St.,
Kendallville, IN 46755
Reserves
Hopkins, John L.; Conference Council Director; P.O. Box 869, Marion, IN 46952
Myers, Evelyn E.; Minister; 110 West Houston, Garrett, IN 46738
Shickey; Dean V.; District Superintendent; 326 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne,
IN 46802
Williams, J. C: Minister; 1112 South Hackley, Muncie, IN 47302
Johnson, Charles I.; District Superintendent; P. 0. Box 1001, Logansport, IN
46947
White-Stevens, Jane K.; Minister; P. 0. Box 347, Middlebur>% IN 46540
Gierhart, B. Willis; Minister; 6635 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324
LaSuer, Donald F.; District Superintendent; 19050 Orchard Heights Drive, South
Bend, IN 46614
Geible, Merrell D.; Minister; 313 South Meridian Street, Winchester, IN 47394
Pavy, Doyle (Jack) E.; District Superintendent; Box 2300, 901 Lindberg Road,
West Lafavette, IN 47906
Eppley, Dean; Farmer; R. #3, Wabash, IN 46992
Chappell, Dorothv J.; Nurse; 1603 West Fourteenth Street, Anderson, IN 46011
Lvnch. Richard B.; Student; 1520 South Drive, Eiwood, IN 46036
Cripe, Robert E.; Business Executive; 66083 S R 15, Goshen, IN 46526
Keller, Kenneth L.; University Administrator; 1614 Alabama Avenue, Fort
Wayne, IN 46805
Pavy, Kathryn A.; Student; 901 Lindberg. West Lafayette, IN 47906
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Burrous, Anita J.; Homemaker; R. R. 3, Peru, IN 46970
Rund, Robert C; Administrator; 173 Reba Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Reed, Michael D.; Sales Manager; R.R. 5, Woodland Hills, Lagrange, IN 46761
Dashiell, Rosemary; Financial Secretary; 1616 Cedar Street, Elkhart, IN 46514
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (8) SE
Section B, Row 28, Seats 9-12
Section B, Row 29, Seats 9-12
Gordon, Prentiss M. (1); Minister; Box 854, Tupelo, MS 38801
Conoway, Merlin D. (6); District Superintendent; Box 771, Tupelo, MS 38801
Brooks, Truman D. (10); District Superintendent; Box 686, New Albany, MS
38652
Appleby, William F. (7); Pastor; Box 1303, Clarksdale, MS 38614
*Berry, George L. (9); State Extension Service; Box 959, Leland, MS 38756
Baddour, Paul M. (4); President, Baddour Center; 4300 New Getwell Rd.,
Memphis, TN 38118
Bailey, Joe (8); Retired Farmer; Box 257, Coffeeville, MS 38922
Givhan, Bessie (5); Church and Community Worker; 1260 Holmes, Greenville, MS
38701
Reserves
Youngblood, Rebecca C; Pastor; Hvi^. 311, Mt. Pleasant, MS 38649
Rucker, Israeli.; S.E.J. Conference Staff; 159 Ralph McGill Blvd. , N.E. , Atlanta,
GA 30365
Bailey, E. Allen; Minister; Drawer 728, Starkville, MS 39759
Price, William F.; Minister; 1001 Grand Blvd., Greenwood, MS 38930
McAlilly, Roy D.; Minister; Box 590, Corinth, MS 38834
Stockton, Wendall H.; Physician; 900 S. Blvd. Dr., Amory, MS 38821
Crocket, Granville D.; Retired Businessman; 113 Sherwood Drive, Greenville, MS
38701
Kemp, Betty R.; Librarian; 2112 President, Tupelo, MS 38801
Scott, William D., Ill; Administrative Associate for Mississippi Highway
Department; 566 North Swaney Road, Holly Springs, MS 38635
Mattox, Quinn; President of Grain and Feed Company; Box 146, Aberdeen, MS
39730
NORTH SHABA (2) CC
Section A, Row 5, Seats 7-8
Mayo, Kabila Wakubangi (1); B.P. 459 Kamina, Shaba, Rep. Zaire
Katenga, Mbuya (2); B.P 459 Kamina, Shaba, Rep. Zaire
Reserves
Ntambo, Mulongo; B.P. 459 Kamina, Shaba, Rep. Zaire
Nsenga, Yumba Makangwab; B.P. 459 Kamina, Shaba, Rep. Zaire
NORTH TEXAS (12) SC
Section B, Row 2, Seats 7-12
Section B, Row 3, Seats 7-12
Railey, Walker L. (5); Minister; 1928 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201
Holmes, Zan W. (3); Minister; P.O. Box 7170, Dallas, TX 75209
Farrell, Leighton K. (8); Minister; 3300 Mockingbird, Dallas, TX 75205
Stephenson, William T. (6); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 8127, Dallas, TX
75205
Ogden, John (9); Minister; 534 Belt Line Rd., Richardson, TX 75080
Renshaw, Don F. (2); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 842, Paris, TX 75460
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♦Harper, Charles (3); Architect; 4724 Old Jacksboro HW7., Wichita Falls, TX
76302
Matherson, Thalia (4); Assistant Principal; 6416 Forest Knoll Trail, Dallas, TX
75232
Dillard, R. L., Jr. (7); Lawyer; 6624 Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214
Thomasson, Ruth (10); Family Business; 540 E. Spring Valley, Richardson, TX
75081
Grimes, Johnnie Marie (6); Volunteer; 3314 Drexel Drive, Dallas, TX 75205
Smith, Scott (1); 2361 Northridge, Carrollton, TX 75007
Reserves
Feemster, Ben; Minister; P.O. Box 67, Piano, TX 75474
Dunnam, Spurgeon M., Ill; Editor, UM Reporter; P.O. Box 221076, Dallas, TX
75222
Chappell, Wallace E.; Minister; 9027 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75209
Bailey, Wilfred M.; Minister; 9998 Ferguson, Dallas, TX 75228
Crouch, William C; Minister; Box 888, Denton, TX 76201
Mcintosh, Kenneth B.; General Board of Global Ministries; 1928 Ross Avenue,
Dallas, TX 75201
Washington, William J.; Conference Council Director; 1928 Ross Avenue, Dallas,
TX 75201
Cardwell, Ann; Minister; Box 17089, Dallas, TX 75217
Tarr, Margaret; Homemaker; 10542 Marquis Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
Tunnell, Lane; Conference Council Associate Director; 1928 Ross Avenue, Dallas,
TX 75201
Mankey, Bobbie; Homemaker; 12107 Snow White, Dallas, TX 75234
Ball, Bill, Jr.; Student; 3120 Bryn MauT, Dallas, TX 75225
Boswell, George M., Jr.; Medical Doctor; 7249 Wabash Drive, Dallas, TX 75214
Glass, Dorlis; Homemaker/Free Lance Writer; 4447 Irvin Simmons, Dallas, TX
75229
Coppedge, Rex; Manager, Bell & Howell; 2200 Northcrest, Piano, TX 75075
McKnight, Rufus N.; Lawyer; 3628 Cragmont Avenue, Dallas, TX 75205
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (16) NC
Section A, Row 22, Seats 5-12
Section A, Row 23, Seats 5-12
Jordan, Charles W. (9); District Superintendent; 10051 So. Hoyne, Chicago, IL
60643
Chaney, David E. (3); Minister; 424 Forest, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Hoke, Sandra (5); District Superintendent; 339 W. River Road, Elgin, IL 60120
Flores, Finees (10); Editor, UM Communications; 1814 Monroe, Evanston, IL
60202
Reed, James M. (1); District Superintendent; 417 No. Scoville, Oak Park, IL 60302
Holtsford, A. Philip (8); Minister; 230 Laurel Lane, DeKalb, IL 60115
Landivehr, Arthur J. (7); Minister; 310 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Dahl, Stephen A. (6); Minister; 244 Anthony Ct., Buffalo Grove, IL 60090
Riskedal, R. Kenneth (3); Farmer; RFD #1, Leland, IL 60531
Nailor, Steve (2); Public Utility Employee; 285 So. Hoisington, Pecatonica, IL
61053
McCabe, John S. (8); Manager, Project Sales, Chicago Bridge & Iron; 9 Bailey
Road, Naperville, IL 60565
Staublin, Patricia; College Student; 3472 Spring Wheat, Rockford, IL
61111
Oehler. Carolyn H. (9); Conference Council Director; 77 W. Washington St., Suite
1806, Chicago, IL 60602
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Fujiu, Kiyoko K. (10); General Agency Secretariat, COSROW; 2424 Eastwood,
Evanston, IL 60201
*Fannings, Helen (6); Staff, Garrett-Evangelical Theol. Sem.; 7800 Merrill,
Chicago, IL 60649
Alguire, Frances M. (5); Registered Nurse; 764-86th Place, Downers Grove, IL
60516
Reserves
Constantino, Leo; Minister; 1471 College Lane South, Wheaton, IL 60187
Tholin, Richard D.; Faculty, Garrett-Evangelical Seminary; 824 Ridge Terrace,
Evanston, IL 60201
Ferguson, John C; Minister; 8230 South Crandon, Chicago, IL 60616
Burkhart, Robert; Minister; 2829 Woodside Drive, Rockford, IL 61109
Williams, Tallulah F.; Minister; 8600 Cregier, Chicago, IL 60617
Velazquez, Jose, Jr.; Minister; 2348 South Sawyer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623
Dillard, Kay; Minister; 107 South Congress, Polo, IL 61064
Birkhahn-Rommelfanger, Betty Jo; Minister; 8401 North Alpine Road, Rockford,
IL 61111
Harmon, Thomas C; Minister; 404 First Avenue, Forreston, IL 61030
John, Emmy Lou (4); Mother and Volunteer; 411 Grand Ave., Aurora, IL 60506
Duel, Nancy; HomemakerA^olunteer; 115 North Windsor, Arlington Heights, IL
60004
Henry, Dan; Owner, Design Analysis Service Company, 227 Charlotte Lane,
Bolingbrook, IL 60439
Howell, John B.; Retired, Veterans Administration; 6837 South Michigan;
Chicago, IL 60637
Rudy, Doris J.; Co-ordinator Cont. Education; 321 Greenwood, Evanston, IL
60201
Williams, Margaret A.; Associate Executive Director; 1117 West 127th, Apt. B-3,
Calumet Park, IL 60643
Vemetti, John B.; Retired Professional Engineer; 3209 South Prairie, Brookfield,
IL 60513
Akers, Mary; Public School Teacher; 620 Emmert Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178
Alegria, Raul B.; Assistant General Secretary, General Board of Pensions; 4015
Evergreen, Northbrook, IL 60052
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (6) NE
Section A, Row 20, Seats 1-6
banning, Dean A. (5); Minister; 12 Roosevelt Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Lyght, Ernest S. (1); Minister; 11 Madison Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042
Young, Betty J. (6); Minister; 1671 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07305
*Holland, Bettilou (9); Homemaker; 27 Ames Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cope, Abigail J. (3) Retired Librarian; 59 Garden St., Teaneck, NJ 07666
Hardin, Paul (4); Educator; College President, Drew University, Madison, NJ
07940
Reserves
Kim, Hae-Jong; Minister; 185 6th Street, Cresskill, NJ 07626
Grant, Robert E.; District Superintendent; 132 Meadowbrook Road, Englewood,
NJ 07631
Goodwin, Robert B.; Minister; 512 Lawrence Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090
Rich, Barbara E.; Minister; 76 DeMott Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011
Brown, Donald H.; Minister; 76 Congers Road, New City, NY 10956
Walter, Jean L.; Homemaker; 529 Harrison St., South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Bennett, Hazel; Christian Educator; 452 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432
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Wills, Ginena D.; Homemaker; 133 Boonton Avenue, Kinnelon, NJ 07405
Rivera, Marie; Homemaker; 61 Cifton Terrace, Weehawken, NJ 07087
Lytle, John G.; Retired Insurance Executive; 61 Lyons Place, Basking Ridge, NJ
07920
NORTHERN NEW YORK (2) NE
Section A, Row 16, Seats 1-2
Swales, William R. (5); Conference Executive; 418 Washington St., Watertown,
NY 13601
*Yeddo, Donald (7); State Police; 21 St. Marks Ave., Malone, NY 12953
Reserves
Chapman, Bnice W.; District Superintendent; 43 Proctor Blvd., Utica, NY
13501
McCaughey, Richard C; Minister; Box 157, Gouverneur, NY 13642
Steveyis, Carrie F.; Minister; 10 Prospect Street, Norwood, NY 13668
Baker, James; College Professor; 611 Mill St., Watertown, NY 13601
Porter, Ruth W.; Housewife; Dry Hill Road, Watertown, NY 13601
Merritt, Paul E.; College Professor; 15 Leroy Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
NORTHERN PHILIPPINES (2) CC
Section C, Row 23, Seats 7-8
Justo, Benjamin A. (4); District Superintendent; Velbridge Subdivision, Echague,
Isabela 1318. Philippines
Jimenez, Bienvinido J. (2); Lawyer; Aparri, Cagayan 1118, Philippines
Reserves
Ferrer, Fidel M.; District Superintendent; Tanza, Tuquegarao, Cagayan 1101,
Philippines
Vigilia, Justino R.; Lawyer; Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya 1505, Philippines
NORTHWEST PHILIPPINES (2) CC
Section C, Row 23, Seats 9-10
Curameng, IsaganiA. (9); Minister; United Methodist Church, No. 10 Magsaysay
Street, San Nicholas, Pangasinan, Philippines
Samson, Restituto F. (8); Businessman; 34 Quezon Hill Road, Baguio City,
Philippines
Reserves
Cutierrez, Benjamin R.; Minister; 27 Alvear St., Lingayen. Pangasinan,
Philippines
Mendoza, Arsenio P.; Businessman; Pob. Sur, Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
NORTHWEST TEXAS (8) SC
Sec. B. Row 6, Seats 5-12
*Lntrick, Charles E., (9); Minister; P.O. Box 6, Midland, TX 79702
Whittle, Charles D. (3): Minister; 1318 S. 2nd, Abilene, TX 79602
Dotts, Ted (5); Minister; 1501 University; Lubbock, TX 79401
Williams. Ira, Jr. (10); Minister; 1408 S. Jefferson, SlOO, Amarillo. TX
79101
Baumgardner, Robert (6); 1007 East Reppto, Brownfield. TX 79316
Waterfield. Jim (8); Box 447, Canadian, TX 79014
Anderson, Betty (1); 5017 15th Street; Lubbock, TX 79416
Kim. Thomas (4); College President; Abilene, TX 79697
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Reserves
Kirk, R.L.; 1001 W. 7th, Plainview, TX 79072
Parks, E. Bruce; Drawer 1299, Plainview, TX 79073
Trotter, Clifford E.; 1401 South Polk Street, Amarillo, Texas 79101
Hamblin, David; 1316 13th Street, Lubbock. TX 79401
Mauldin, Rex L.; P.O. Box 3239, Big Spring, TX 79720
Nixon, Harold; 15 Cobblestone, Abilene, TX 79606
Orson, Ray; 1004 North Bryan, Lamesa, TX 79331
Tooley, Wendell; Drawer 87, Tulia, TX 79088
Carter, Sandy; Box 353, Sunray, TX 79086
Sims, Janie; Box N, Petersburg, TX 79250
NORWAY (2) CC
Sec. A, Row 15, Seats 5-6
Ellingsen, Knut Magne; Minister; Furulia 11, N-3900 Porsgrunn, Norway
Sand, Einar; Doctor; Floyveien, N-4400 Flekkefjord, Norway
Reserves
Braaten, Per K.; District Superintendent; Bendixensv. 7, N-5032 Minde, Norway
Jorem, Finn; Nedre Flatasvei 35, N-7079 Flatasen, Norway
OKLAHOMA (18) SC
Sec. B, Row 1, Seats 1-12
Sec. B, Row 2, Seats 1-6
*Oden, William B. (4); Pastor; 401 W. Randolph, Enid, OK 73701
Plowman, Howard L. (6); Pastor; Box 1632, Ardmore, OK 73401
Owen, Raymond H. (3); Pastor; Box 1136, Bartlesville, OK 74005
Thomas, David W. (7); Pastor; 222 NW 15th, Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Biggs, M. Mouzon, Jr. (8); Pastor; 1301 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119
Severe, David L. (9); Pastor; Box 566, Ada, OK 74820
Taylor, Helen F. (1); Pastor; 1521 NW 34th, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Sprouls, J. Clifton (5); District Superintendent; 1231 Kenilworth, Oklahoma City,
OK 73114
Teeter, Bonner E. (2); District Superintendent; 2608 Ridgeway, Ardmore OK
73401
Waymire, Dale (3); Business Executive; Box 617, Madill, OK 73446
Agnew, Theodore L. (10); University Professor; 1216 N. Lincoln, Stillwater, OK
74074
Oden, Tal (5); Attorney; Drawer J, Altus, OK 75321
Parker, Robert L. (1); Business Executive; Parker Drilling Co., 8 E. 3rd St.,
Tulsa, OK 74103
Hicks, L. T. (8); Salesman; 9135 E. 116th St., S., Bixby, OK 74008
Miller, Elizabeth (6); Home Economist; Rt 1, Box 343, Enid, OK 73701
Page, Covey (7); Retired; 5344 E. 21st, Tulsa, OK 74114
Needham, Ann (9); Homemaker; 401 Morford Dr., Lawton, OK 73501
Magbee, Thurman (4); Business Executive; P.O. Box 25987, Oklahoma City, OK
73125
Reserves
Fenn, Phillip J.; Pastor; Box 2067, Norman, OK 73070
Meyer, Lester A.; Pastor; 6517 NW Grand, Oklahoma Citv, OK 73116
Smith, William I., Jr.; Pastor; 1021 NW 37th, Oklahoma'City, OK 73118
Thurston, Elwyn 0.; Executive Director, UM Foundation; 2420 North
Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
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Featherston, R. Jack; District Superintendent; 3707 East 47th Place, Tulsa, OK
74135
Leveridge, Harold D.; Pastor; 2604 North May, Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Hamilton, Argus J., Jr.; District Superintendent; 2212 Alderham, Oklahoma
City, OK 73170
Sewell, LeRoy; District Superintendent; Box 2524, Bartlesville, OK 74003
Combs, Don C; Pastor; Box 814, Durant, OK 74701
Mason, William C; Pastor; 5838 South Sheridan, Tulsa, OK 74145
Head, Keith L.; Conference Council Associate Director; 2420 North Blackwelder,
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Mitchell, Earl D.; University Professor; 3 Summit Circle, Stillwater, OK
74074
LaGrone, Robert H.; School Superintendent; 606 Garden Lane, McAlester, OK
75401
Hodges, Larrj'; Farmer-Rancher; Rt. 1, Box 3, Forgan, OK 73938
Gilbert, Ron; Dentist; 304 "B" Street Northwest, Miami, OK 74354
Goto, Thomas; Architect; 3716 Quapah Circle, Oklahoma City. OK 73112
Price, Robert R.; Retired University Professor; 601 Hartwood Avenue,
Stillwater, OK 74074
Hickman, George L.; Independent Insurance Agent; 2009 South Dewey,
Bartlesville, OK 74003
Markham, Becky; Homemaker; 1912 S. 69th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74112
Vanzant. Lucille; School Counselor; Box 67, Wynnewood, OK 73098
Throckmorton, Tommy; Rancher; Rt. 1, Ringling, OK 73456
Wavmire, Mona Mae; Life Insurance Company Executive; Box 159, Madill, OK
73446
OKLAHOMA INDIAN MISSIONARY (2) SC
Sec. A, Row 1, Seats 3-4
Roughface, Thomas (9); Recruitment; 1417 Indian Meridian, Choctaw, Okla 73020
*Thompson, Beckey (2); Diaconal Minister; 148 N. Delaware, Tulsa, OK 74110
Reserves
Pinezaddleby, Robert; Minister; 400 S.W. 31st, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Foote, Geneva; Educator; Star Route Box 120, Lawton, OK 73501
OREGON-IDAHO (8) W
Sec. A, Row 7, Seats 3-10
McConnell, Bruce E. (6); Director, Small Church Project; 3080 Powell, Eugene,
OR 97405
Smith, Judy (4); Staff, Genl. Bd. of Discipleship; P.O. Box 189. Nashville. TN
37202
Walker, William 0. (5); Minister; 1376 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401
Schuiebert, John (8); Minister; 2443 N.E. 20th, Portland. OR 97212
*Boe, Donna H. (1): City Public Official; 226 S. 16th, Pocatello. ID 83201
Colley, Carol (9); University Counselor; 745 N.W. 16th, Cor\allis. OR 97330
Young, Jern- (3); Professor; 8850 Brj-nwood Dr., Boise, ID 83704
Tavlor, Lorene (7); Certified Public Accountant; 3508 Darrell Dr., Medford. OR
97501
Reserves
Hams, Dale C; District Superintendent; 600 State St.. Salem. OR 97301
Whitehead, Thomas M.; Minister; 600 State St.. Salem, OR 97301
LaHTe>!ce,/?a/p/i,- District Superintendent; 4900 N. Five Mile Rd., Boise, ID 83704
Stewart, George; Contractor; 5494 S. Locust Grove. Meridian, ID 83642
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Heath, Judith; Homemaker; Rt. 3, Buhl, ID 83316
Bateman, Ann; Chr. Educ. Consultant; 595 Oregon Avenue N.E., Salem, OR
97301
PACIFIC NORTHWEST (10) W
Sec. A, Row 11, Seats 1-10
Summerour, William F. (9); Pastor; 828 Caspers St., Edmonds, WA 98020
Swenson, Mary Ann (3); District Superintendent; 2702 Oakes Ave., Suite E,
Everett, WA 98201
Iwamoto, Edward T. (5); District Superintendent; 5500 N.W. Walnut Street,
Vancouver, WA 98663
Finkbeiner, Melvin M. (6); Pastor; Box 85596, Seattle, WA 98105
Beyer, Rebecca Parker (7); Pastor; 2115 N. 42nd Street, Seattle, WA 98103
*Dolliver, James M. (1); Judge; 312 N. Sherman, Olvmpia, WA 98502
Steach, Ruth L. (2); Volunteer; 2204 Frankfort Street, Richland, WA 99352
Moore, Elbert (10); Natural Resource Specialist; 5435-57th Ave. South, Seattle,
WA 98118
Stevens, Robert W. (8); Conference Treasurer; 2112 Third Ave., Suite 300,
Seattle, WA 98121
Barckley, Kay C. (4); Parent Educator; 6500-25th N.E. #A-1, Seattle, WA 98115
Reserves
Harding, Joe A.; Pastor; 1124 Stevens Drive, Richland, WA 99352
Lawson, Norman R.; Pastor; P. 0. Box 2285, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Boyd, C. Richard; Pastor; P. 0. Box 5003, Kent, WA 98031
Parrish, Craig A.; Pastor; 18515-92nd N.E., Bothell, WA 98011
Bemey, William G.; Pastor; 2201 N.E. 4th Street, Renton, WA 98056
Gruen, Wayne T.; Transportation Planner; 2205 Lakemoor Drive, Olympia, WA
98502
Higgins, Walter M. ; Administrator, Home for the Aged; 26457-8th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
Gates, James R.; Teacher; 207 North Franklin, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Abrams, L. George; Researcher; 10424-99th Street S.W., Tacoma, WA 98498
Shafer, Jane E. ; Word/Data Processing; 11230 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA
98178
PACIFIC AND SOUTHWEST (22) W
Sec. A, Row 27, Seats 3-12
Sec. A, Row 28, Seats 1-12
*Cain, Richard W. (5); Seminary President; 1325 N. College Ave. , Claremont, CA
91711
Smith, Robert (6); Minister; 5950 E. Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90815
Conklin, Faith (3); District Superintendent; 4075 Park Blvd. , San Diego, CA 92103
Lawson, James (1); Minister; 3320 W. Adams, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Trotter, Mark (3); Minister; 2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
Zimmerman, DeWane (4); Minister; 5510 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
85012
Brummet, Don (7); Minister; 15 East First Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85201
Galvan, Elias (10); Conference Council Staff; 472 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena,
CA 91109
Kendall, Richard V. (2); District Superintendent; 20 North Michillinda, Sierra
Madre, CA 91024
Finkbiner, Frank (8); Minister; 400 West Duarte Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006
Castuera, Ignacio (9); District Superintendent; 1010 S. Flower St., Los Angeles,
CA 90015
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Hammer, Patricia (9); Insurance Claims Manager; 16541 Loire Circle, Huntington
Beach, CA 92647
Chun, May C. (6); Retired State Librarian; 295 Ulua Street, Honolulu, HI 96821
Haase, Becky (10); Office Manager; 733 Portola Avenue, Glendale, CA 91206
McKenzie, Leon (8); Sales Manager; 2350 Daladier Avenue, Rancho Paios Verdes,
CA 90274
Seifert, Lois (5); Christian Education Consultant; 607 Leyden Lane, Claremont
CA 91711
Aguilar, Cliff (6); Executive Director, Spanish American Institute; 5910 Belice
Street, Long Beach, CA 90815
Hayakawa, John (4); Student; 3711 Exposition Blvd. #3, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Kirkman, John (7); Chief Administrative Officer, Leff & Stephenson Law; 23745
Community Street, Canoga Park, CA 91304
Coots, Patti (1); Assistant to President for Administration; 4085 Chapman Place
Riverside, CA 92506
Moffet, Gretta M. (2); Conference Missionary Secretary; 5925 East 21st Street,
Tucson, AZ 85711
Turner, Cleo (3); Management Analyst; 601 South Poinsettia, Compton, CA 90221
Reserves
Collett, Samuel E.; District Superintendent; 655 N. Craycroft, P.O. Box 12039
Tucson, AZ 85732
Mann, George; Minister; 500 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101
Tyler-Wayman, Phyllis; Minister; 6260 Tyrone Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401
Stanley, Robert; Minister; 4455 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Hsu, Leo; Minister; 825 North Hill, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Locker, Donald; Minister; 134 North Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91206
Saatjian, Lloyd; District Superintendent; 12741 Main, Garden Grove, CA 92640
Harada, David; District Superintendent; 20 South Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu, HI
96813
Simmons, Charles; District Superintendent; 4845 Brocktop Avenue, Riverside
CA 92506
Kennedy, Dan; District Superintendent; 5600 Linden Avenue, Long Beach, CA
90805
Kesler, Robert; Minister; 1110 Kailua Road, Kailua, HI 96734
Sapp, Donald G.; District Superintendent; 546 East Osbom Road, Phoenix AZ
85012
Laster, Kelly; Student; 1164 Irving, Glendale, CA 91201
Ivey-Soto, Dan; Student; 1820 Oxford, Claremont, CA 91711
Befu, Yoshiro, Landscape Architect; 6830 Apperson, Tujunga, CA 91042
Parker, Peg; Journalist; 2076-230th Street, Torrance, CA 90501
Steele, Marianna; President, M.B. Steele; 3502 East Cherry Lynn Road, Phoenix.
AZ 85018
Hilts, Millie; Retired Escrow Officer; 5280 Atherton Street #141, Long Beach, CA
90815
Truman, Ruth; Management Consultant/Author; 13751 East Philadelphia,
Whittier, CA 90601
Moore, Mar>' Elizabeth; Professor; 692 West 12th Street, Claremont, CA 91711
Santillana, Teresa; Hispanic Community Developer; 6440 Paramount Blvd Pico
Rivera, CA 90660
Brown, Emma; Professional Volunteer; 873 Lucas Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Misajon, James; Retired University Administrator; 210 Pia Place, Honolulu, HI
96821
Farris, Norma; Professional Volunteer; 7021 North 10th Street, Phoenix AZ
85020
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PENINSULA (8) NE
Sec. A, Row 24, Seats 1-4
Sec. A, Row 25, Seats 1-4
Stapleton, J. Gordon (3); District Superintendent; 431 N. State St., Dover, DE
19901
May, Felton E. (6); Conference Council Director; 139 N. State Street, Dover, DE
19901
Wilkins, Edward R. (5); Pastor; 522 Trippe Avenue, Easton, MD 21601
Hemphill, William M., Jr. (1); Pastor; P.O. Box 309, Hockessin, DE 19707
*Clendaniel, Virginia L. (7); Homemaker; P.O. Box 125, Lincoln, DE 19960
Hardcastle, James C. (9); School Administrator; 121 N. Kirkwood Street, Dover,
DE 19901
Winebrenner, Guy (4); Estimator; R.D. 1, Box 193, Harrington, DE 19952
Powrie, Alice E. (10); Homemaker; 1211 Grinnell Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Reserves
Ledbetter, Pamela G.; Pastor; 33 Elk Mills Road, Elkton, MD 21921
Godfrey, George €.; Pastor; 140 Hazel Road, Dover, DE 19901
Hackshaw, Ewart €.; District Superintendent; 1404 Camden Avenue, Salisbury,
MD 21801
Nichols, Charlotte A.; Pastor; P. 0. Box 2, Dukes Road, Girdletree, MD 21829
Lasbury, C. Edwin; District Superintendent; 202 Alapocas Drive, Wilmington,
DE 19803
Brewer, Otho G.; Pastor; 1401 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21801
Turpin, J. Francis; Farmer; R.D. #1 Box 165, Federalsburg, MD 21632
Merrill, Josephine T.; Homemaker; Rt. 1, Box 371, Pocomoke, MD 21851
Speake, John M.; Retired; 601-7th Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19808
Ashton, J. Robert; Insurance Agent; 410 Atkinson Road, Wilmington, DE 19804
Appleby, Harry V.; Retired; 1745 Bear Corbitt Road, Bear, DE 19701
Smoker, Paul; Banker; 126 Chapel Hill Drive, Newark, DE 19711
PHILIPPINES (2) CC
Sec. A, Row 16, Seats 3-4
Venggo, Nonato U. (3); District Superintendent; 900 United Nations Ave.,
Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Aherrera, Lydia S. (6); Businesswoman; 7 Cleveland St., Greenhills, San Juan,
Metro Manila, Philippines
Reserves
Cunanan, Jose (P.M.); Minister; 900 United Nations Ave., Ermita, Manila,
Philippines
de Leon, Francisca; Lawyer; 679 Rizal Ave., Extension Grace Park, Caloocan
City, Philippines
POLAND (2) CC
Sec. C, Row 22, Seats 11-12
*Kuczma, Adam (6); Superintendent; ul. Mokotowska 12/10, 00-561, Warsaw,
Poland
Benedyktowicz, Olgierd K. (10); Psychiatrist; Villa International, 1749 Clifton
Rd., N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329
Reserves
Kleszczynski, Adam; Assistant Superintendent; ul. Worcella 28 m.6, 50-448,
Wroclaw, Poland
Dominiak, Bogumila D.; Lawyer; ul. Saska 10 m.44, Warsaw, Poland
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PUERTO RICO (2) NE
Sec. B, Row 21, Seats 11-12
Boissen, Rafael; Minister; Calle Leo #1760, Venus Gardens, Rio Piedras, PR
00926
Pizarro, Victor E. (6); Urb. Morell Cambos Figaro #3, Ponce, PR 00731
Reserves
Marrero, Andres; Pastor; Badajoz St. #371, Urb. Valencia, Rio Piedras, PR 00923
Velez, Paulina; Calle Ural #1636, Rio Piedras, PR 00926
RED BIRD MISSIONARY (2) SE
Sec. C, Row 10, Seats 1-2
*Hilton, David L. (6); Conference Superintendent; Red Bird Missionary'
Conference, Beverly, KY 40913
Helton, Fred (7); Educator; Helton Road, Calvin, KY 40813
Reserves
Allen, David L.; Agency Director; Henderson Settlement, Frakes, KY 40940
Nantz, Letha; Educator; Helton, KY 40840
RIO GRANDE (2) SC
Sec. C, Row 14, Seats 1-2
Palos, Jose L. (5); Conference Council Director; P.O. Box 28098, San Antonio, TX
78284
Garza, Oscar 0., IV (9); Electronic Technician; 701 Gibson Dr., Alice, TX 78332
Reserves
Martinez, Joel N.; District Superintendent; P.O. Box 28098, San Antonio, TX
78284
Martinez, Sam G.; Radio Announcer; 803 W. Freddy Gonzalez, Edinburg, TX
78539
ROCKY MOUNTAIN (10) W
Sec. B, Row 27, Seats 1-4
Sec. B, Row 28, Seats 1-6
*Bleyle, Deanna M. (5); District Superintendent; 1247 Madison Avenue,
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Knudsen, Harold C. (2); Conference Fiscal Coordinator; 2200 South University
Blvd., Denver, CO 80210
Ito, Hidemi (3); Pastor; 6001 Wolff St., Arvada, CO 80003
Kendall, Wesley W. (4); Pastor; 917 10th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Day, Samuel S. (7); Pastor; 522 White Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Mcintosh, Danny (6); Student; 2512 South University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210
Geis, Sally (1); Sociology Professor; 2258 South Milwaukee, Denver, CO 80210
Dolsen, David (8); Mortuary Owner; 3503 Morris Avenue. Pueblo, CO 81008
Johnston, Paula (9); Homemaker; 1825 Jewel Drive, Longmont, CO 80501
Howard, Elizabeth (10); Homemaker; 1485 South Grape Street, Denver, CO 80222
Reserves
Messer, Donald E.; Seminary President; 2201 South University Blvd., Denver,
CO 80210
Murphy, Paul E.; District Superintendent; 2200 South University Blvd. , Denver,
CO 80210
Rush, Margaret H.; Program Coordinator; 2200 South University Blvd., Denver.
CO 80210
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Watson, Keith E.; Minister; 104 South 4th, Sterling, CO 80751
Curti, Josafat; Associate Program Coordinator; 2200 South University Blvd.,
Denver, CO 80210
Sumner, Janet B.; Minister; 902 Pontiac Street, Denver, CO 80220
Anderson, Rodney; College Vice-President; 440 33rd St., Glenwood Springs, CO
81601
Hatfield, Max; Retired, Business OwTier; Box 790, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Bean, Robbie; Educator; 3034 Leyden, Denver, CO 80207
Fischer, Todd; Student; 1290 Folsom, Boulder, CO 80302
Thompson, Marjorie; Homemaker; Rt. 1, Box 226, Green, Utah 84050
Sullivan, Fred; Retired, Military; 2502 4th Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81003
SIERRA LEONE (2) CO
Sec. B, Row 26, Seats 1-2
Vincent, James B. M. (1); Minister; UMC Box 115, Kenema, Sierra Leone
Bailor, Max A. (6); Principal; Albert Academy, Box 110, Freetown, Sierra Leone
SOUTH CAROLINA (22) SE
Sec. B, Row 7, Seats 1-12
Sec. B, Row 8, Seats 3-12
*Hicks, Granville A. (2); Minister; 401 N. Coit Street, Florence, SC 29501
Lupo, C. J., Jr. (5); Minister; 1401 Washington Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Gadsden, James S. (3); District Superintendent; 104 Amherst Drive, Greenwood,
SC 29646
Meadors, Marshall L., Jr. (6); District Superintendent; 4908 Colonial Drive,
Columbia, SC 29203
Morton, Ted R., Jr. (7); Executive Director, Greenwood Methodist Home; P.O.
Box 1203, Greenwood, SC 29648
Cannon, Ralph A. (1); Minister; 1206 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC 29020
Walter, Theodore H. (4); Minister; 1405 Alexander Road, Rock Hill, SC
29730
Henry-Crowe, Susan T. (10); Minister; Route 1, Box 76B, Irmo, SC 29063
Johnson, H. Sam (9); Associate Director Conference Council; 4908 Colonial Dr.,
Suite 101, Columbia, SC 29203
Corderman, Delos D. (8); Administrator, Off. of Ministerial Affairs; 205 Heritage
Trail, Lexington, SC 29072
Norris, Gene A. (1); Minister; P.O. Box 5055, Spartanburg, SC 29304
Bailey, Robert W. (3); Agricultural Consultant; Route 1, Box 166, Columbia, SC
29203
Gramling, Polly (7); Homemaker; Gramling, SC 29348
Hendrix, Clelia D. (9); Educational Administrator; 309 Arundel Road, Greenville,
SC 29615
Carter, R. F. (5); Associate Director Conference Council; 4908 Colonial Drive,
Columbia, SC 29203
Sims, Hugo S. (1); Real Estate Development; PO Drawer 287, Orangeburg, SC
29115
Shingler, Sara S. (6); Homemaker; 210 Lakewood Drive, Spartanburg, SC
29302
Middleton, Samuel T. (6); Retired School Administrator; 492 Palmetto Parkway,
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Covington, Foye J. (4); Furniture Leasing/Interior Decorator; PO Box 266,
Norway, SC 29113
Kent, Harr>' R. (2); Contractor; PO Box 30156, Charleston, SC 29407
Fields, Richard E. (8); State Circuit Judge; 65 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Jackson, J. R. (10); Book Seller; 4848 Landrum Drive, Columbia, SC 29206
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Reserves
Ulmer, B. Susan; Associate Minister; 3407 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205
Aleivine, James E.; District Superintendent; 108 Pinewood Avenue, Hartsviile,
SC 29550
Watson, George W.; Minister; 175 Boulevard, NE, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Gibson, Raymond T.; District Superintendent; 1320-A Femwood Road,
Spartanburg, SC 29302
Taylor, Eben; Minister; PO. Box 203, Laurens, SC 29360
Kinnett, William R.; Minister; PO. Box 608, Lancaster, SC 29720
Reid, Williatn C; Minister; 3407 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205
Hunter, James E.; Minister; 701 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Duffie, George S., Jr.; District Superintendent; 222 Rutherford Street, Suite B,
Greenville, SC 29609
McNeill, William W.; Minister; PO Box 216, Union, SC 29379
Harris, Carl N.; Minister; 1629 West Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501
Broome, Allan R.; Retired Minister; PO Box 9485, Columbia, SC 29290
Hipp, James C; Retail Furniture Sales; 3390 Liberty Street, Loris, SC 29569
Rice, Spencer M.; Retired Educator; 4921 Clemson Avenue, Columbia, SC
29206
Watson, Michael C; Family Physician; PO. Box 528, Bamberg, SC 29003
Robinson, Spencer J.; Retired; PO Box 96, Lancaster, SC 29720
Burkhalter, Lois B.; Legal Secretary; 3222 Pine Belt Road, Columbia, SC 29204
Jenkins, Elaine; Attorney; PO Box 364, John's Island, SC 29455
Briscoe, Carolyn; College Educator; 108 East Broolcwood Drive, Clemson, SC
29631
Evatt, Parker; Executive Director, Alston Wilkes Society; PO Box 363, Columbia,
SC 29202
Arthur, Frances L; Homemaker; PO Box 120, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Langston, Jennifer E.; Student; 535 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483
Salley, James H.; Radio Station News Director; 571 Boulevard, NE, Orangeburg,
SC 29115
Cooper, Ethel T.; Retired Educator; 203 Daisy Drive, Greenville, SC 29605
SOUTH DAKOTA (2) NC
Sec. C, Row 11, Seats 3-4
*Job. Rueben P. (3); World Editor, Upper Room; 1908 Grand Ave., P.O. Box 189,
Nashville, TN 37202
Wahlstrom, LaRayne (6); Homemaker; 819 9th Ave., Brookings, SD 57006
Reserves
Millard, Kent; Minister; PO Box 626, Mitchell, SD 57301
Klarup, Don G.; Minister; 401 South Spring Avenue, Sioux Falls. SD 57104
Fisher, Richard W.; District Superintendent; 3811 Brookside, Rapid City, SD
57701
Eberhart, Penny V.; Minister; 1423 North Penn Street. Aberdeen, SD 57401
Drabek, Robert; Standard Oil; RR 3, Box 49, Winner, SD 57580
Beddow, James; President; Dakota Weslevan Univ., Mitchell, SD 57301
Taylor, Keith; Farmer; RR 2, Box 75, Conde, SD 57434
Flint, Persis; Homemaker; 2708 S. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105
SOUTH GEORGIA (14) SE
Sec. C, Row 3, Seats 1-4
Sec. C, Row 4, Seats 1-10
Key, William R. (5); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 369, Dublin, GA 31021
Hancock, C. Wilbume (7); Pastor; P.O. Box 1306, Valdosta, GA 31601
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Freeman, G. Ross (9); Jurisdictional Council Director; 159 Ralph McGill Blvd.,
NE, Atlanta, GA 30365
Hurdle, William H. (10); District Superintendent; 1401 Cherokee Drive,
Waycross, GA 31501
Daughtery, V. L. (3); Pastor; P.O. Box 149, Macon, GA 31202
Watson, W. Hamp (1); District Superintendent; 106 Lee Blvd., Savannah, GA
31405
Hutcherson, Guy K. (2); District Superintendent; 4842 Wesleyan Woods Dr.,
Macon, GA 31210
^Phillips, J. Taylor (1); Judge; P.O. Box 5086, Macon, GA 31213
Cox, Ray, Jr. (9); Conference Staff; 119 Asbury Street, St. Simons Island, GA
31522
Martin, S. Walter (4); Retired Educator; 700 W. Alden Ave., Valdosta, GA 31602
Coppedge, Helen Rhea (6); Homemaker; 211 Knoxville Street, Ft. Valley, GA
31030
Hopkins, Carolyn (8); Homemaker, Secretary/Treasurer Family Business; Route
3, Cairo, GA 31728
Lifsey, Roy (3); Retired U.S. Civil Ser\ice; 200 Crestwood Rd., Warner Robins,
GA 31093
Giddens, Joseph (Joe) L. (7); Transportation — Trucking; P.O. Box 1134,
Sanders ville, GA 31082
Reserves
Bullington, Elick S., Jr. District Superintendent; P.O. Box 2054, Statesboro, GA
30458
Shirah, A. Jason; Minister; 429 Abercom Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Holmes, Aynos 0.; Administrative Assistant to the Bishop; P.O. Box 1954, Dublin,
GA 31021
Houston, Laurence E., Jr.; Minister; 115 Winslow^ Drive, Thomasville, GA 31792
McTier, William E.,Jr.; Minister; 11911 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31406
Pennell, James T.; Minister; P.O. Box 5469, Columbus, GA 31906
Waite, Alvis A., Jr.; District Superintendent; 3434 Hilton Woods Drive,
Columbus, GA 31906
Sessions, Emily; Chaplain; P.O. Box 1168, Dalton, GA 30720
Carruth, Augusta; Homemaker; 700 Island View, Brunswick, GA 31520
Woodall, John; Manufacturer; P.O. Box 97, Woodland, GA 31836
Guest, David M.; Farmer; Route 3, Americus, GA 31709
McLane, H. Arthur; Attorney; P.O. Box 921, Valdosta, GA 31601
Myers, Howard; Papermill Employee; P.O. Box 773, St. Mary's, GA 31558
Newton, Joseph B.; Superior Court Judge; P.O. Box 1507, Waycross, GA 31501
Parker, Eva; Housewife/Travel Representative; P.O. Box 161, Baxley, GA 31513
Dodson, Sybil; Director-Open Door Community House; 2405 Second Avenue,
Columbus, GA 31901
SOUTH INDIANA (16) NC
Sec. C, Row 26, Seats 1-10
Sec. C, Row 27, Seats 1-6
Forbes, James K. (2); Executive Assistant to Bishop; 7441 N. Audubon Rd.,
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Lawson, David J. (5); Minister; 621 S. Range Line Road, Carmel, IN 46032
Hutchinson, Charles L. (3); District Superintendent; Box 1227, Bloomington, IN
47402
Maxwell, Loren E. (8); Conference Staff; 2427 E. Second St.. Bloomington. IN
47401
Hamilton, Richard E. (1); Minister; 3703 N. Delaware, Indianapolis, IN 46205
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Phillips, Samuel B. (6); District Superintendent; 1811 Brewster Road,
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Katayama, Masaichi (7); District Superintendent; 6370 Brixton Lane, Indianapo-
lis IN 46220
Emerson, Joe G. (6); Minister; 2574 California St., Columbus, IN 47201
*Lorch, Basil H., Jr. (2); Attorney; 1802 Crestview Drive, New Albany, IN 47150
Alstott, Cathy (10); Real Estate Broker; 1217 Elm St., New Albany, IN 47150
McConnell, Emery (9); Gen. Insurance Agent; 8014 East 75th St. , Indianapolis, IN
46256
White, David L., Jr. (3); Staff, Genl. Bd. of Discipleship; P.O. Box 621,
Jeffersonville, IN 47131
Marshall, Carolyn M. (7); Corporation Secretary; 204 N. Newlin St. , Veedersburg,
IN 47987
Thomas, John J. (4); Attorney-State Legislator; Forest Manor, P.O. Box 194,
Brazil, IN 47834
Reynolds, Diane L.; Student; Box 39, Seelyville, IN 47878
VanStone, Jack N. (5); Attorney; 1301 Southfield Road, Evansville, IN 47715
Reserves
Ruach, Susan W. N.; Conference Staff; P.O. Box 5008, Bloomington, IN 47402
Armstrong, Charles R.; District Superintendent; 604 Black Road, New Castle, IN
47362
Gentry, James E.; Conference Council Director; Box 5008, Bloomington, IN 47402
Hunt, Robert L.; District Superintendent; 3900 Cove Road, Columbus, IN 47203
Myers, Charles L.; Minister; 1016 Castlewood Drive, New Albany, IN 47150
Griffith, Donald N.; Minister; 210 West Main, Greenfield, IN 46140
Wright, Lloyd M.; Executive Director Pension Fund; 1076 Madrid Drive,
Greenwood, IN 46142
Crawford, Gene P.; Minister; 8117 Bromley Place, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Holmes, Robert C; Minister; 3445 Glen Hills Drive, Richmond, IN 47374
Ruby, Sandra (10); Teacher; 110 S. Blair, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Green, Dorothea S.; Executive Secretary & Accountant; 5014 North Central
Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Harris, Velma; Homemaker; 3118 26th Street, Columbus, IN 47201
Nay, Richard M.; Physician; 6625 Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Bingham, Clifford H.; Retired Personnel Administator; Horrall Hills, RR. 4,
Washington, IN 47501
Bowman, Bob E.; Store Owmer; Box 544, New Castle, IN 47362
Ludwig, Lois; Homemaker; 1015 Greenwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47401
McFall, David M.; Facilities Director; 4259 Larkspur Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Fields, Clyde D.; Methodist Hopsital Executor; 540 Ho Hum Court, Greenwood,
IN 46142
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (6) NC
Sec. A, Row 20, Seats 7-12
Nettleton, James L. (2); Director, United Methodist Village; 1616 Cedar Street,
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
Souders, Robert E. (1); Pastor; 1200 Moreland, Belleville, IL 62223
Leuris, William B. (5); District Superintendent; 1330 E. Grand, Carbondale, IL
62901
*Bosomworth. E. L. (3); Retired; 12 Keiffer Drive. Olney. IL 62450
Short, Elizabeth (6); Community Developer; 718 North 80th Street, East St.
Louis, IL 62203
Cummins, Mariene (9); Pastor's Wife & Homemaker; 302 SE Fourth Street.
Fairfield, IL 62837
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Reserves
Porter, RayB.; District Superintendent; 1703 North Linda Lane, Olney, IL 62450
Hollis, Robert R.; District Superintendent; 1019 North Burtschi Street, Vandalia,
IL 62471
Slone, James; Minister; 1301 North Fair, Marion, IL 62959
Smith, Robert R.; Minister; 1500 Pine, Murphysboro, IL 62966
Sims, R. Paul; Minister; 203 E. Grove Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401
Meek, Mary Lou; Homemaker; R.R. 4, Box 50, Lawrenceville, IL 62439
Hasler, Freda; Homemaker; R.R. 1, Olney, IL 62450
Phillips, Bruce; Student; 1500 Pine, Murphysboro, IL 62966
Loucks, Hazel; Teacher; 829 St. Louis Street, Edw^ardsville, IL 62025
Searcy, Marion; Retired; 1012 West Willow, Carbondale, IL 62901
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (10) NE
Sec. C, Row 13, Seats 3-7
Sec. C, Row 14, Seats 3-7
Taylor, Blaine E. (9); District Superintendent; 53 Birchwood Drive, Holden, MA
01520
Edge, Caroline B. (5); Minister; 296 Washington St., Norwich, CT 06360
DelPino, Jerome K. (7); Minister; 741 State St., Springfield, MA 01109
Johnson, Ellis B. (10); District Superintendent; 125 Western Street, Waltham,
MA 02154
Thomason, Terry C; 93 Dana Rd., Reading, MA 01867
*Sweet, Elizabeth (3); 175 Barney St., Rumford, RI 02916
Bums, Evelyn (1); RED #1, Box 746, Norway, ME 04268
Freeman, Florence (8); Attorney; 483 Boston Post Rd., Box 647, Weston, MA
02193
Allen, Elizabeth (6); 11 Skinner Rd., Ellington, CT 06029
Grain, Dight (2); Businessman; 10 Glover Ln., Natick, MA 01760
Reserves
Sweet, Robert K., Jr. (4); District Superintendent; 175 Bamev St., Rumford, RI
02916
Rudalevige, Donald J.; Minister; 80 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA 02172
Wiborg, Richard E.; Conference Council Director, 36 Fessenden Street, Newton,
MA 02160
Hoover, Shirley S.; Minister; Box 944, Wellfleet, MA 02667
Wyatt, Mary; Parole Officer; Stillwater Condominium, S. Deerfield, MA 01373
Shinn, Ridgway, Jr.; College Professor; 22 Whittier Drive, Johnston, RI
02919
Kelley, Sandra L.M.; Conference Treasurer; 566 Commonwealth Ave., Rm. 1,
Boston, MA 02215
Johnson, Harry L.; Businessman; 41 Waverly Street, Brookline, MA 02146
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY (10) NE
Sec. G, Row 13, Seats 8-12
Sec. C, Row 14, Seats 8-12
*Sayre, Charles A. (3); Minister; 24 South Hinchman Ave. , Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Shivers, M. Russell (6); District Superintendent; 2 Denise Drive, Trenton, NJ
08690
Eiving, John L. (1); District Superintendent; 510 N. Main St., Box 619, Elmer, NJ
08318
Smyth, Robert K. (8); Minister; 425 Burning Tree Rd., Cherr>' Hill, NJ 08034
Halvorsen, Carl W. (4); Minister; 533 Kings Highway, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Weller, William L. (7); Engineer; 8542 Rudderow Ave., Pennsauken, NJ 08109
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Beppler, Ronald (2); Sales Representative; 2326 Corbett Road, Pennsauken, NJ
08109*
McCullough, June D. (5); Coordinator, Career Center; 26 Castle Court,
Pemberton, NJ 08068
Ricards, Betty P. (10); Secretary-Bookkeeper; 315 West Park Dnve, Bndgeton,
NJ 08302
Davison, James J. (9); Auto Dealer; 77 Dutch Lane, Freehold, NJ 07728
Reserves
Sadio, Sydney S.; Minister; 100 Academy Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Murphy, Sandra L.; Minister; P.O. Box 116, Quinton, NJ 08072
Finch, David M.; Minister; 13 Cardiff Road, Ocean City, NJ 08226
Menking, Stanley J.; Associate Dean, Theological School, Drew University; 45
Woodcliff Drive, Madison, NJ 07940
Brogdon, Elizabeth S.; Homemaker; 133 E. MacEvoy Lane, Beach Haven, NJ
08008
Hann, Carol F.; Conference Staff; 89 West Main Street, Freehold NJ 07728
Mason, William G.; Senior Field Representative State of New Jersery Division of
Taxation; 8751 Bryn MawT Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Kappler, Ruth G.; Retired School Teacher; 400 Bradford Road, Cherry Hill, NJ
08034
SOUTHERN ZAIRE (4) CC
Sec. A, Row 5, Seats 1-4
Muteb, Mufind K. (9); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 450, Likasi, Zaire
Kabamba, Kiboko (5); Pastor; P.O. Box 522, Lubumbashi, Zaire
Samukinda, Kakoma (1); Medical Doctor; P.O. Box 2219, Lubumbashi, Zaire
Dyese, Nkulu (1); Conference Lay Leader; P.O. Box 522, Lubumbashi, Zaire
Reserves
Williams, Ward; Pastor & Field Treasurer; P.O. Box 2219, Lubumbashi, Zaire
Katembo, Kashala; Bishop's Wife; P.O. Box 2061, Lubumbashi, Zaire
SOUTHWEST PHILIPPINES PROVISIONAL (2) CC
Sec. C, Row 13, Seats 1-2
Dizon, Aurora A.; Minister; The United Methodist Church, Magsaysay,
Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
Viduya, Francisco, Jr. (6); Businessman; San Mariano, Roxas, Oriental, Mindoro,
Philippines
Reserves
Abesamis, Leodegario R.; Minister; The United Methodist Church, Magsaysay,
Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
Supitran, Teresita; Teacher; Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
SOUTHWEST TEXAS (12) SC
Sec. B, Row 13. Seats 1-12
Heacock, Jack D. (1); Pastor; P.O. Box 1666, Austin, TX 78767
Woods, Prenza L. (6); Director Conference Council; P.O. Box 28098, San Antonio,
TX 78284
Solomon, Dan E. (7); Pastor; P.O. Box 1838, Corpus Christi, TX 78403
Huie, Janice R. (5); Pastor; P.O. Box 178, Mason, TX 76856
Harris, William M. (9); Pastor; 7017 Hart Lane, Austin, TX 78731
Escamilla, Roberto (8); Pastor; 802 Catalina, San Antonio, TX 78201
*Walker, James M. (3); Automobile Agency; 973 Jefferson Ave., Seguin, TX 78155
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Wilshusen, Jo Anne (9); Church Worker; 326 Glenmore, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Jones, Albert W. (7); Retired, USAF; 9305 Castlewood Dr., Austin, TX 78745
Sandidge, Rena (2); President, Conference United Methodist Women; P.O.
Drawer 88, Tarpley, TX 78883
King, John Q. T. (4); President, Huston-Tillotson College; 2400 Givens, Austin, TX
78722
Hand, Donald J. (10); Lawyer; 3514 Huntwick Ln., San Antonio, TX 78230
Reserves
May field, James L.; District Superintendent; P.O. Box 4457, Austin, TX 78765
Pevey, Don F.; District Superintendent; P.O. Box 28098, San Antonio, TX 78284
Gibbs, John R.; District Superintendent; 2019 Douglas Drive, San Angelo, TX
76904
Hooper, D. Jack; Minister; P.O. Box 6826, San Antonio, TX 78209
Piatt, John W.; District Superintendent; 1209 Whitewing, McAllen, TX 78501
Gilbert, John €.; District Superintendent; P.O. Box 4649, Victoria, TX 77903
Ellis, W. (Bill) T., Jr.; Lawyer; 1902 Miller, Mission, TX 78572
Copeland, Catherine; Public Relations Methodist Hospital; 8401 North New
Braunfels, San Antonio, TX 78209
Holmes, Barbara; Church Worker; 400 Brady Lane, Austin, TX 78746
Batiste, Harold E., Jr.; Officer, United States Air Force; 709 Favradale, San
Antonio, TX 78239
Grimes, Effie N.; Homemaker; 1335 Schley, San Antonio, TX 78210
McMillan; Mary M.; Homemaker; Brady Route, Box 6, Mason, TX 76856
SWEDEN (2) CC
Sec. C, Row 12, Seats 3-4
Kdllstad, Torvald; Fortroligheten 5, S-412-70 Goteborg, Sweden
Grudebom, Lars-Owe; Vellareleden 7, S-415-06, Goteborg, Sweden
Reserves
Ireblad, Tord; Magnus Stenbocksgatan 9, 222 24 Lund, Sweden
Persson, Ake; Kullagatan II, 57300 Transas, Sweden
SWITZERLAND— FRANCE (2) CC
Sec. A, Row 7, Seats 11-12
Bolleter, Heinrich (4); Pastor; Feldstrasse 5, CH— 8800 Thalwil, Switzerland
Wyss, Christoph (1); Lawyer; Effingerstr. 17, CH— 3008 Bern, Svdtzerland
Reserves
Seitz, Robert; Superintendent; Gundeldingerstr. 161, CH — 4053 Basel, S^\^tzer-
land
Eschbach, Urs; Superintendent; Weyerstrasse 22, CH — 3084 Wabem, Switzer-
land
Welti, Erika; Teacher; Zw^ssigstrasse 6, CH — 8048 Zurich, Switzerland
Buser, Dorothe; Secretary; Schwandelstr. 19, CH— 8800 Thalwil, Sv^tzerland
TEN^^ESSEE (12) SE
Sec. C, Row 24, Seats 1-6
Sec. C, Row 25, Seats 1-6
*Spain, Robert H. (7); Pastor; 309 Franklin Rd., Brentwood, TN 37027
Morris, William W. (5); District Superintendent; 418 Minerva Drive, Murfrees-
boro, TN 37130
Crump, Edward L. (4); District Superintendent; Scarritt College, Nashville, TN
37023
The United Methodist Church 73
Cloyd, Thomas H. (6); Director, Conference Council; P.O. Box 120607, Nashville,
TN 37212
McCord, Durward (10); Pastor; 121 Davidson Rd., Nashville, TN 37205
Fryer, JeffW. (3); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 477, Hendersonville, TN
37075
Barnes, John 0. , Jr. (1); Education Administrator; 443 Haynes St. , Lewisburg, TN
37091
Fitts, Gladys M. (9); Housewife; 4209 Sneed Ave., Nashville, TN 37215
Crouch, Ernest (8); State Senator, Pharmacist; 201 West Main St., McMinnville,
TN 37110
Fanning, Gerry T. (6); Housevdfe; Rt. 1, Box 316, Lynchburg, TN 37352
Stewart, A. M. (3); Retired; 1120 Westwood Drive, Tullahoma, TN 37388
Buttrey, D. Roscoe (2); Banker; Third National Bank Building, Nashville, TN
37244
Reserves
Mayo, Jerry; Pastor; Box 75, Crossville, TN 38555
Collier, Karen; College Instructor; 2413 Albion St., Nashville, TN 37209
Collett, John; Pastor; 84 Fairways Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
Pennell, Joe E., Jr.; Pastor; P.O. Box 12089, Nashville, TN 37212
Walkup, Vincent; Pastor; 1751 Madison St., Clarksville, TN 37040
Batts, Jane; Social Worker McKendree Manor; McKendree Towers, Hermitage,
TN 37076
Bums, Jim; Business; P.O. Box 260, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Robinson, James; Business; 2508 Scovel St., Nashville, TN 37208
Pride, Jean; Housewife; Rt. 1, Box 27888, Amo Rd., College Grove, TN 37046
Smjahe, Robert 0.; Business; 3627 Hoods Hill Rd., Nashville, TN 37215
TEXAS (22) SC
Sec. B, Row 15, Seats 3-12
Sec. B, Row 16, Seats 1-12
Underwood, Walter L. (8); Minister; P.O. Box 22013, Houston, TX 77027
Williams, Charles W. (5); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 898, Baytown, TX
77520
Shook, Wallace T. (3); Conference Fiscal Officer; 5215 South Main, Houston, TX
77002
Lenox, Asbury (4); Minister; 2803 53rd St., Galveston, TX 77550
Randolph, W. B. (6); District Superintendent; 5215 South Main, Houston, TX
77002
Riley, Jaynes Lee (7); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 2382, Longview, TX
75606
Jones, William C. (5); District Superintendent; 5215 South Main, Houston, TX
77002
Sherer, Ann B. (10); Minister; 3500 Main, Texarkana, TX 75503
Steele, Chester R. (9); District Superintendent; 5215 South Main, Houston, TX
77002
Scales, Roland T. (1); Minister; P.O. Box 5247, Beaumont, TX 77706
Waters, Bob E. (2); Minister; Drawer BE, College Station, TX 77840
♦Strickland, Don (6); Businessman; P.O. Box 1268, Liberty, TX 77575
Morton, Hallie (2); Homemaker; 1360 Prairie, Beaumont, TX 77701
Seals, Woodrow (5); U.S. District Judge; 1510 Lehman, Houston, TX 77018
Goens, Ray W. (9); Physician; 7800 Fannin, Houston, TX 77054
Gray, Vivienne N. (4); Director, Alumni Affairs, Wiley College; 700 S. Carter,
Marshall, TX 75670
Hooper, Wilodyne C. (6); Homemaker; Rt. 2, Box 276, Alta Loma, TX 77510
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Allen, Joe B. (3); Attorney; 1105 Eden Drive, Longview, TX 75601
Brannen, Mary A. (7); Visitor Coordinator, Chamber of Commerce; 512 Gilchrist,
College Station, TX 77840
Werlein, Ewing (8); Attorney; 3234 First City Tower, Houston, TX 77002
McKinstry, Sylvia (1); Retired; P.O. Box 284, Baytown, TX 77520
Coates, Peggy (10); Homemaker; 5510 Ibis Drive, Galveston, TX 77550
Reserves
Parrott, Bob W.; District Superintendent; 5215 South Main, Houston, TX 77002
Mayes, Allen M.; Staff, General Board of Pensions; 1200 Davis, Evanston, IL 60201
Krause, Bruce E.; District Superintendent; P.O. Box 3606, Beaumont, TX 77704
Chamness, Ben R.; Minister; 1799 Woodland Hills, Kingwood, TX 77339
Phifer, Ernest C; Minister; 5215 South Main, Houston, TX 77002
Fancher, W. Carroll; Minister; 431 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Shoultz, Jack W.; Minister; 805 East Denman, Lufkin, TX 75901
Day, K. Wayne; Minister; 5920 FM 2920, Spring, TX 77373
Watt, Sharon M.; Minister; P.O. Box 1942, Marshall, TX 75670
Shuemate, Roger L.; Minister; P.O. Box 3435, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Shelton, Jack R.; Minister; P.O. Box 3846, Bryan, TX 77805
Haygood, W. Hooper; Minister; P.O. Box 3247, Beaumont, TX 77704
Palmer, Ruth G.; Director, Wesley Community House; 2715 Dragonwick Dr.,
Houston, TX 77045
Compton, L. B.; Businessman; 5380 Wilshire, Beaumont, TX 77703
Smith, W. Randolph; Attorney; 3501 First City Tower, Houston, TX 77002
Sims, Margaret; Homemaker; P.O. Box 291, Gladewater, TX 75647
Robinson, Jessie Mae; Homemaker; 5202 Greylog Drive, Houston, TX 77048
Hataway, W. B.; Marine Chemist; 6215 Wilchester, Beaumont, TX 77706
Leathers, Frank P.; Fiscal Officer, Sam Houston State University; 1609 Pin Oak
Drive, Huntsville, TX 77340
Waller, Morris L; Banker; 2201 Avenue South, Huntsville, TX 77340
Rhone, Raymond; Banker; P.O. Box 2009, Tyler, TX 75710
Biggs, Mouzon M.; Retired; Rt. 3, Box 307-lA, Carthage, TX 75633
Dixon, Floyd E.; Retired Federal Employee; 8630 Shotwell, Houston, TX 77016
Kolb, Weldon; Physician; 33 Perthius Farms, LaMarque, TX 77568
TROY (8) NE
Sec. A, Row 8, Seats 1-4
Sec. A, Row 9, Seats 1-4
*Lasher, William A. (3); Conference Council Director; Box 560, Saratoga Springs,
NY 12866
Giles, David A. (5); Pastor; 971 Rte 146, Chfton Park, NY 12065
Trost, Robert F. (10); District Superintendent; 1 Diana PL, Troy, NY 12180
McClary, Janice K. (7); Pastor; Box 475, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Harlow, Ruth A. (9); Conference Lay Leader; RD 2. Grooms Road, Rexford, NY
12148
Trost, Alice M. (8); Staff, Genl. Bd. of Global Ministries; 1 Diana Place, Troy, NY
12180
Farmer, Marilyn R. (6); United Methodist Women Conference President; 2318
Hamburg Street, Schenectady, NY 12303
Vanderbilt, Chester W. (2); Conference Communications Coordinator; 30
Birchwood Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Reserves
Hagy, Arthur F., Jr.; Pastor; 54 Bay St., Glens Falls, NY 12801
Perry, James M.; Pastor; 74 Aviation Road, Glens Falls, NY 12801
The United Methodist Church 75
Curtis, Laurence R.; Pastor; 2530 Balltown Road, Schenectady, NY 12309
Groshans, William A.; District Superintendent; RD #2, Box 2095, Richmond
Drive, Shelbume, VT 05482
Archibald, Julius A. , Jr. ; College Professor; 84 Park Ave. , Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Shene, Nancy P.; Personnel Director; 3 Drawbridge Drive, Albany, NY 12203
Wusterbarth, Harold J.; Accountant (Retired); 395 Daniels Avenue, Schenectady,
NY 12304
Coghill, Henry D.; Research & Development; RD #1, Lakehill Road, Burnt Hills,
NY 12027
VIRGINIA (34) SE
Sec. C, Row 5, Seats 1-12
Sec. C, Row 6, Seats 1-12
Sec. C, Row 7, Seats 3-10
Logan, James C. (5); Professor, Wesley Seminary; 11152 Saffold Way, Reston, VA
22090
Hughes, H. Hasbrouck, Jr. (5); Minister; 4200 Gary St. Rd., Richmond, VA 23221
Eutsler, R. Kern (3); Conference Council Director; Box 11367, Richmond, VA
23230
Faris, Richard B. (6); Minister; 2801 Va. Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Via, Bernards., Jr. (7); District Superintendent; Box 11367, Richmond, VA 23230
Newman, M. Douglas (7); District Superintendent; No. 6, Koger Ex Ctr, Ste 211,
Norfolk, VA 23502
Matthews, Henry M. (4); District Superintendent; Box 429, Ashland, VA 23005
Nave, Lester D. (9); District Superintendent; Box 2372, Danville, VA 24541
Dillard, F. Douglas, Jr. (6); Minister; 903 Forest Ave., Richmond, VA 23229
Tate, Godfrey L.,Jr. (1); Associate Director Conference Council; 1609 Brookland
Parkway, Richmond, VA 23227
Casey, Robert T. (2); Minister; 3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA 22207
Fink, Wm. Jeryl (10); District Superintendent; 4502 Starkey Rd., SW, #101,
Roanoke, VA 24014
Sheaffer, Lee B., Jr. (3); Minister; 1301 Collingwood Rd., Alexandria, VA 22308
Carter, T. Eugene (4); Minister; 2330 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA 24014
CocA;e, Emmett W., Jr. (1); Minister; 7035 Quander Rd., Alexandria, VA 22307
NeSmith, Samuel E. (2); District Superintendent; 1105 Ridgewood Rd.,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Woolridge, Eugene R., Jr. (8); Minister; 207 18th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
*Ravenhorst, Dorothy A. (9); Homemaker; P.O. Drawer 904, Lexington, VA
24450
Carpenter, Robert B., Jr. (10); Construction Executive; Box 426, Altavista, VA
24517
Bray, Jerry G., Jr. (2); Judge; 1020 Ohio St., Chesapeake, VA 23324
Acey, Anne (4); Special Assistant to President Ferrum College; P.O. Box 4,
Ferrum, VA 20488
Billingsley, Anita (6); Homemaker; P.O. Box 160, Monterey, VA 24465
Clarke, Lambuth M. (4); President Virginia Wesleyan College; Virginia Wesleyan
College, Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA 23502
Douglas, Willard H., Jr. (1); Judge; 606 Edgehill Rd., Richmond, VA 23222
Bom, Ethel (10); Homemaker; 11806 Grenadier Court, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Joyner, Alex (1); College Student; Rt. 1, Box 62. Orange, VA 22960
Cooper, Mildred S. (5); Conference Staff; P.O. Box 11367, Richmond, VA 23230
Ravenhorst, Henrj' L. (7); Architect, Professor; P.O. Drawer 904, Lexington, VA
24450
Zimmerman, David E. (7); Insurance; 8128 Sawmill Rd., Richmond. VA 23229
Hart, Joseph T. (9); President Ferrum College; Ferrum, VA 24088
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Young, Benny (3); Student; 816 Forest Hill Drive, South Hill, VA 23970
Whitehurst, Betty (3); Homemaker and Christian Educator; P.O. Box 636,
Hopewell, VA 23860
Jefferson, A. G. (8); Optician; 1945 Hillsdale Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501
Tyrrell, Margaret (Peg) (6); Teacher; 800 Brook Hill Rd., Richmond, VA 23227
Reserves
Kriewald, Diedra H.; Theology Professor; Wesley Theology Sem., 4500
Massachusetts Ave, Washington, DC 20016
Parrish, William D., Minister; 4219 Sleepy Hollow Road, Annandale, VA 22003
Chamberlain, Ray W., Jr.; Minister; 6105 Sherbom Lane, Springfield, VA 22152
Carson, Joseph T. , Jr. ; District Superintendent; Box 7181, Charlottes\ille, VA 22906
Knight, William E.; District Superintendent; Fort Early Building, Suite 101,
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Ridout, Edward M.; Minister; P. 0. Box 356, Vinton, VA 24179
Thompson, Elmer A.; Associate Conference Council Director; P. 0. Box 11367,
Richmond, VA 23230
Walters, W. Dabney; District Superintendent; Box 268, Urbanna, VA 23175
Holloman, James G.; District Superintendent; 5016 Dogwood Trail, Portsmouth,
VA 23703
Tingle, Larry 0.; Minister; 920 Maybeury Drive, Richmond, VA 23229
Whetzel, Kenneth E.; District Superintendent; 3309 Military Drive, Falls Church,
VA 22044
Arrington, H. Randolph; District Superintendent; 162 Hawthorne Avenue,
Winchester, VA 22601
Kelly, Leontine T.; Assistant General Secretary, General Board of Discipleship;
1908 Grand Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212
Murphy, E. Thomas, Jr.; Minister; 3812 Craighill Street, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Barr, John C; Chaplain, Army; McGuire VM Center, Richmond, VA 23222
Mallard, William, Jr.; Professor, Emory University; 1656 Ridgewood Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Davidson, Cheryl H.; Chaplain, Virginia Wesleyan College; 1516 Benefit Road,
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Vantine, Donald A.; U.S. Army, Retired; Rt. 2, Box 107A5, Boyce, VA 22620
Coiner, J. Harry; Self-employed; P. 0. Box 4305, Roanoke, VA 24015
Yow, Rebecca; Lay Pastor; Rt. 2, Box 418, Ringgold, VA 24586
Walker, W. Roland; Construction Executive; Box 370, Kenbridge, VA 23944
Bergdoll, James R.; VicePresident Development; Virginia Wesleyan College,
Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502
French, Burton L. ; Retired Agricultural Economist; 3614 Paul Street, Alexandria,
VA 22311
Howell, Odie R.; Retired Foreign Service; 8408 West Blvd. Drive, Alexandria, VA
22308
Pulliam, Mary K. ; Director Chr. Educ. ; 3336 Frontier Road, Northwest, Roanoke,
VA 24012
Kellam, Harold B.; Businessman; Box 777, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Matthews, Melodie E.; Student; 8222 Whistler Road, Richmond, VA 23227
Baker, Sandra; Homemaker; 813 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Smith, Audrey Q.; Homemaker; 1048 McCormick Blvd., Chfton Forge, VA 24422
Hopkins, Beth; Homemaker; 1123 Cameron Road, Alexandria, VA 22308
Goldsmith, Stanley L; Town Manager; Rt. 1, Box 126AA, Lynchburg, VA 24571
Vaughn, William C; Auto Dealer; Box 1078, Lynchburg, VA 24505
True, Douglas G.; Retired Government Executive; 3807 South 6th Street,
Arlington, VA 22204
Compton, Patricia; Homemaker; 8423 Kalb Road, Richmond, VA 23229
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WEST MICHIGAN (10) NC
Sec. C, Row 2, Seats 5-8
Sec. C, Row 3, Seats 5-10
Rader, Sharo7i Z. (2); Conference Program Coordinator; 11 Fuller, S.E., PO Box
6247, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Keller, Ron L. (3); Minister; 3919 Portage Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Crawford, David L. (5); Minister; 222 Cass Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
Bullock, Clifton V. (10); Minister; 153 North Wood Street, Battle Creek, MI
49017
Brubaker, Ellen A. (1); District Superintendent; 11 Fuller, S.E., PO Box 6247,
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
*Kelsey, Joan T. (6); Homemaker; 1879 Cahill Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823
Comette, Dan C. (4); College Student; 6313 Angling Road, Portage, MI 49002
Lundquist, C. David (9); Attorney at Law; 2336 Bronson Boulevard, Kalamazoo,
MI 49008
Church, Gladys (7); Homemaker; Route 5, 2586 128th Avenue, Allegan, MI 49010
Shashaguay, Bernard (8); Conference Treasurer; 11 Fuller, S.E., PO Box 6247,
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Reserves
Selleck, Richard A.; Conference Council Director; 11 Fuller, S.E., PO Box 6247,
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
McCaw, Kenneth D.; District Superintendent; 2141 Parkview, Kalamazoo, MI
49008
Williams, Melvin G.; Minister; 2123 Glen Drive, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Houk, Royiald A.; District Superintendent; 4740 Okemos Road, PO Box 316,
Okemos, MI 48864
Chamberlain, C. Dow; Minister; 310 Bridge Street, Portland, MI 48875
Fassett, Ronald M.; Minister; 11 Fuller, South East, PO Box 6247, Grand Rapids,
MI 49506
TafoUa, Olga G.; Homemaker; 276 Viking Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Strong, Plyna G.; Homemaker; 93576 Streeter Drive, Gravel Lake, Lawton, MI
49065
McRee, Edward B.; Hospital Administrator; 123 North East Street, Eaton
Rapids, MI 48827
Peacock, Maynard; Retired; 395 East Lincoln Road, St. Louis, MI 48880
Brink, Doris J.; Homemaker; 199 Highfield Road, Marshall, MI 49068
Leys, James; Retired; 761 Port Sheldon Road, Grandville, MI 49418
WEST OHIO (34) NC
Sec. B, Row 3, Seats 1-6
Sec. B, Row 4, Seats 1-12
Sec. B, Row 5, Seats 1-12
Sec. B, Row 6, Seats 1-4
Davis, James T. (6); District Superintendent; 205 Masonic Building, Lima, OH
45801
Minus, Paul M. (1); Seminary Professor; Methodist Theological School, Delaware,
OH 43015
Cadle, Shirley K. (5); Pastor; 2645 North Bend, Cincinnati, OH 45239
Patterson, William G. (3); Pastor; 3440 Shroyer Road, Dayton. OH 45429
Loveless, Charles W. (5); Pastor; 3440 Shrover Road, Kettering, OH 45429
Chiles, Robert K. (9); Pastor; 88 North Fifth. Newark, OH 43055
Chow, W. Jing (10); Pastor; 204 Walnut, Archbold, OH 43502
Suynmers, Vance, Jr. (10); District Superintendent; 1011 Sandusky St., Suite P,
Perrysburg. OH 43551
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Ling, Carl C. (3); Conf. Council Staff; 471 East Broad St., S.1106, Columbus, OH
43215
Jones, Hughey L. (9); Pastor; Administrative Assistant; 471 East Broad St.,
S.1106, Columbus, OH 43215
Sprague, C. Joseph (1); Pastor; 249 East Center St., Marion, OH 43302
Edwards, Benjamin T. (7); District Superintendent; 47 Johnson Road, The Plains,
OH 45780
Armentrout, John W. (2); Pastor; 5773 Charter Oak Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Stuckey, Paul E. (8); Pastor; 3440 Shroyer Road, Kettering, OH 45429
McCormack, James H. (8); Conference Treasurer; 471 E. Broad St., S. 1106,
Columbus, OH 43215
Mines, William A. (4); Pastor; 230 E. Poplar St., Sidney, OH 45365
Fought, Floyd F. (6); Pastor; 900 Van Buren, Fostoria, OH 44830
*Dilgard, Charles K. (6); Administrator Otterbein Home; 585 North State Route
741, Lebanon, OH 45036
Avey, Sue R. (6); HomemakerA^olunteer; 3040 Coker Drive, Kettering, OH 45440
Ward, Georgiana (10); HomemakerA^olunteer; 110 West Linden Avenue, New
Carhsle, OH 45344
Gebhart, Judith G. (5); College Instructor; 2179 South Helenwood Drive, Dayton,
OH 45431
Cochran, Harold T. (3); Retired; 1625 Slater Street, Toledo, OH 43612
Quick, Norman K. (8); Director, Council on Development; 471 East Broad Street,
Columbus, OH 43215
Adams, Don (3); Corporate Personnel Manager; 357 Kanawha Road, Lancaster,
OH 43130
Wilson, Ruth A. (9); Homemaker; 345 Big Stone Road, Beavercreek, OH 45385
Baker, Jane (5); Buyer, Food Super.; Box 68, Worthington, OH 43085
Young, John F. (7); Retired; 969 Hartford Street, Worthington, OH 43085
Henderson, Mattie M. (2); Retired; 5214 Ebersole Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Rogers, William F. (4); Retired/School Administrator; Route 6, Box 11, Lucasville,
OH 45648
Hurtt, Jane (2); 686 Brown's Chapel, Clarksburg, OH 43115
DeLong, Dale F. (7); Insurance Agent; 590 Ridgewood Drive, Circleville, OH
43113
Kaatz, Torrey A. (4); Retired; 2144 Mellwood Court, Toledo, OH 43613
Johnson, Thelma (1); Manager; 5915 Desmond, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Swank, C. William (10); Executive Vice President; 35 East Chestnut, PO Box 479,
Columbus, OH 43216
Reserves
Delp, W. Owen; Dist. Program Asst.; 471 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Graham, Joseph R.; Pastor; 5343 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Shunk, Ralph K.; Conf. Council Director; 471 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH
43215
Kimes, R. RobeH; Pastor; 632 Vine Street, Room 400, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Bichsel, Dale E.; Pastor; 1345 Grace Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Frazer, E. Eugene; Pastor; 1581 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212
Dewire, Norman E; Gen. Secy. , Genl. Council on Ministries; 34 West Dixon Ave. ,
Dayton, OH 45419
Flinchbaugh, James E.; Pastor; 802 Willow Street, Celina, OH 45822
Cooper, J. Jeannette; Assoc. Conf. Council Director; 471 E. Broad St., Columbus,
OH 43215
Hull, William A.; Pastor; Box 228, Ottawa, OH 45875
Oshom, John F.; Pastor; 1215 Tiffin Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
Waugh, James E.; Pastor; Box 119, New Knoxville, OH 45871
The United Methodist Church 79
Brooks, Philip D.; Pastor; 200 East Livingston, Columbus, OH 43215
Byler, Robert A.; Pastor; 2657 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43209
Wagner, John C; Pastor; 360 Briarw^ood Drive, Trotwood. OH 45426
Payyie, Ronald G.; Pastor; 200 West Second, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Hard, Larry; Pastor; 685 Timberlake Drive, Westerv-ille, OH 43081
Vand'effriff, Paul M.; Pastor; 3460 Epworth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Sidwell, George L.; Pastor; 107 North Walnut Street, Englewood, OH 45322
Jeffers, Elizabeth; Homemaker; Rt. 1, Box 217, Chesterhill, OH 43728
Johnson, Ethel, Professor; Box 630, Delaware, OH 43015
Woods, Florence S.; Associate Director Communications; 1955 Meander Dnve,
Columbus, OH 43229
Miller, Harriet; Professor; 1810 Harvard Blvd., Dayton, OH 4o406
Adams, Jane; Homemaker; 351 Taylor, Zanesville, OH 43701
Redmond, Charles D.; Lawyer; 50 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Shields, Joseph W.; Funeral Director; 301 South Patterson, Forest, OH 45843
Hadleyi Judith G.; Homemaker; 4848 Glenmina Drive, Dajton, OH 45440
Ross, Betty J.; Bookkeeper; 1070 Griffiths, Zanesville, OH 43701
Buck, John H.; Retired; 2306 Beecher, Findlay, OH 45840
Carlisle, Robert; Diaconal Minister; 1581 Cambridge, Columbus, OH 43212
Moore, John E.; Retired; 23 Kimberly Circle, Dayton, OH 45408
Carson, Mary Beth; Student; 1333 Stockton Avenue, Kettering, OH 45409
Grainger, Betty K.; Diaconal Minister; 2850 Oakwood Lane, Lima, OH 45806
Dawson, RoIIo'R.; Retired; 461 Twinning Drive, Dajton, OH 45431
Coleman, Lane D.; Student; 1336 Blairwood Avenue, Dayton, OH 45418
Cox, Sara E.; Claims Manager; 1324 Ida Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212
Radcliffe, Mary; Retired; 308 Northridge Road, Circleville, OH 43113
Evans, Peg; Bookkeeper; 612 Kaspar Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452
WEST VIRGINIA (18) NE
Sec. B, Row 26, Seats 3-12
Sec. B, Row 27, Seats 5-12
Irons, Neil L. (10); District Superintendent; Box 872, Romney, WV 26757
Crowson, Lyscum E. (6); Retired; Rt. 1, Box 249, Moorefield, W\' 26836
Smith, Paul H. (4); District Superintendent; 34th & Broad Streets, Parkersburg,
Wv' 26104
Wright, Richard L. (5); Minister; 251 Worthington Drive, Bridgeport, WV
26330
Liotta, Ellen C. (1); District Superintendent; 624 Fairmont Avenue, Fairmont,
WV 26554
Davis, Homer H. (7); District Superintendent; Box 866, Charleston, WV 25323
Waters, Dale C. (9); Minister; 1000 Juliana Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Ware, Virgil H. (8); Conference Treasurer; Box 2469, Charleston, WV 25329
Thoynpson, Charles S. (3); Minister; Box 85, Ravenswood, WV 26164
Beard, Jean J. (3); Housewife; Rt. 1, Box 344, Westemport, MD 25162
Dickens, Leota (7); Homemaker; 162 Parkview Drive, Keyser, WV 26726
Young, Loretta (9); Conference Council Associate Director; 506 East Main Street,
Ronceverte, WV 24970
Gordon, Betty S. (1); Homemaker & Volunteer; 643 Rockbridge, Bluefield, WV
24701
Deel, William S. (8); Associate University Provost; 2208 Circle Drive, Milton, WV
25541 „ ^. ,
Slaughter, Nancv W. (5); Director Of Music; Washington & Dickenson,
Charieston, WV 25301
Blessing, Roy E. (2); Retired Tax Practitioner; 2606 Jackson Avenue, Point
Pleasant, WV 25550
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Henderson, Herbert H. (6); Lawyer; IIIV2 Fifth Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701
Masman, T. Todd (4); Student; P.O. Box 1334, West Virginia Wesleyan College,
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Reserves
Geary, John M.; Minister; Box 499, St. Albans, WV 25177
Godwin, Charles; Minister; 900 Washington Street, East Charleston, WV 25301
Elmore, Harold T.; District Superintendent; Box 220, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Smith, F. Rossing; Conference Council Director; Box 2313, Charleston, WV 25328
Denney, James R.; District Superintendent; Box 388, Weston, WV 26452
Risinger, Melvin S.; Minister; 219 Eleventh Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Elkins, Heather M.; Minister; 38 Eighth Street, McMechen, WV 26040
Conley, Ellis E.; Minister; Box 246, Wayne, WV 25570
McCauley, Ronald M.; District Superintendent; 605 Northwestern Avenue,
Beckley, WV 25801
Mendez, John; District Superintendent; 697 Spring Garden Drive, Bluefield, WV
24701
Slaughter, Lorraine; Secretary Chapel Office; West Virginia Wesleyan, Buckhan-
non, WV 26201
Burgess, Beatrice R.; Church & Community Worker; Box 201, Kincaid, WV 25119
Meade, Charlotte A.; Teacher; 109 High Street, Fairmont, WV 26554
Rogers, June L.; Homemaker; 1706 23rd. Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Wood, Chris A.; Student; 1410 Fifth Street, Huntington, WV 25701
Hahn, Art; Business Owner; 909 Fairfax Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505
Latimer, Hugh; College President; West Virginia Wesleyan, Buckhannon, WV
26201
Evans, T. Sterling; Diaconal Minister of Education; 2044 Lincoln Avenue, St.
Albans, WV 25177
Rowe, Mary E.; Student; 940 Pinehill Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554
Miller, Sue Ann; Teacher; 300 E. Main #117, Lansing, MI 48993
WESTERN NEW YORK (8) NE
Sec. C, Row 11, Seats 5-8
Sec. C, Row 12, Seats 5-8
^Cleveland, J. Fay (6); District Superintendent; 15 Morris Lane, Jamestown, NY
14701
Parsons, Norman W. (5); Pastor; Main and Center Sts., East Aurora, NY
14052
Sweet, Leonard I. (7); Provost, Pastor; 1100 S. Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14620
Bigler, C. Vernon (1); District Superintendent; 2 Brantwood Dr., Buffalo, NY
14226
Brown, Lyle C. (3); Retired; 50 W. Main St., Holcomb, NY 14469
Merrow, Leta L. (8); Volunteer Church Worker; 110 Oliver PI., Hamburg, NY
14075
Barger, Jeanne D. (9); Teacher— Homemaker; 226 S. Main St. , Fairport, NY 14450
Ostrander, Bonnie M. (2); Student; 476 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14606
Reserves
Cooke, John D.; Pastor; 4115 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY 14616
Weeden, Theodore J.; Pastor; 1050 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
Leach, Robert B.; Pastor; 45 Delray Avenue, West Seneca, NY 14224
Matthews, Eugene W.; Pastor; 152 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14214
Gonzalez, Jose M.; Pastor; 20 Fargo Ave., Buffalo, NY 14201
Crosby, Lorena L; Associate Dairy Equipment Dealer; Box 175, Panama, NY
14767
The United Methodist Church 81
Hemstreet, Kathryn G.; Director of Christian Education; 177 Wardman Road,
Kenmore, NY 14217
Keiper, Nancy J.; Homemaker, Part-time Secretary; 102 East Main Street,
Victor, NY 14564
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (28) SE
Sec. A, Row 2, Seats 1-8
Sec. A, Row 3, Seats 1-10
Sec. A, Row 4, Seats 1-10
Fitzgerald, Ernest A. (3); Pastor; P.O. Box 870, Greensboro, NC 27402
Christy, John H., Jr. (6); District Superintendent; 137 North Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Young, H. Claude, Jr. (3); Editor, Church School Publications; P.O. Box 801,
Nashville, TN 37202
Stockton, Thomas B. (1); Pastor; P.O. Drawer 5289, High Point, NC 27262
Ferree, James W. (1): District Superintendent; P.O. Box 696, Gastonia, NC 28053
Golden, Jacob B. (2); Pastor; 27 Church St., Asheville, NC 28801
Clinard, Hubert C. (7); Pastor; Route 1, Box 126, Stanley, NC 28134
Langford, Thomas A. (5); Seminary Professor; Duke Divinity School, Durham, NC
27706
Robinson, George P. (2); Pastor; P.O. Box 608, Winston-Salem, NC 27102
Hurley, Kara P. (5); Pastor; Route 1, Box 134, Oak Ridge, NC 27310
Wilkinson, Larry D. (8); District Superintendent; P. 0. Box 820, Marion, NC
28752
McCleskey, J. Laurence (4); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 11772, Winston-
Salem, NC 27116
Allred, G. Howard (9); District Superintendent; P.O. Box 678, Madison, NC 27025
Peters, James C, Sr. (10); Vice President, Publishing House; 201 Eighth Ave.,
So., Nashville, TN 37202
♦Summers, James A. (1); State Government Official; P.O. Box 1353, Salisbury, NC
28144
Mallonee, Thomas L. (3); Retired; P.O. Box 147, Candler, NC 28715
Duncan, Parker (9); Advertising Executive; 3511 Chevington Dr., Charlotte, NC
28211
Robbins, Ronda L. (7); Teacher; 957 South Salisbur>' St., Lexington, NC 27292
Bailey, Wesley (9); Attorney; 707 Ransom Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Sumner, Ted B., Jr. (8); Bank Executive; 2301 Richardson Dr., Charlotte, NC
28211
Rinehart, Joetta F. (6); Corporate Manager; 5 Regency Rd., Salisbury, NC 28144
West, Maxine (4); Chemist; 149-E LaMancha Dr., Asheville, NC 28805
Queen, Thomas (5); Director, Cherokee Mission; P.O. Box 367, Cherokee, NC
28719
Dalton, Mar>- H. (7); Teacher; 9000 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville, NC 27023
Eurey. Charles W. (8); Businessman; 1010 South Aspen St. , Lincolnton, NC 28092
DeMarcus, Jamima P. (10); Interior Designer; 510 South Main St., China Grove,
NC 28023
Bethea, Marv E. (6); Associate Director, Givens Estates; P.O. Box 8501,
Asheville, NC 28814
Dillon, 0. E. (2); Real Estate; P.O. Box 444, Kemersville, NC 27284
Reserves
Wright, Harold E.; Pastor; 311 Third Ave.. N.E., Hickon', NC 28601
White, Charles D., Jr.; Pastor; 1630 Statesville Blvd., Salisbur\-, NC 28144
Fitzgerald, Bernard R.; Pastor; P.O. Box 6161, Charlotte, NC 28207
Young, C. Garland; Pastor; P.O. Box 838, Waynesville, NC 28786
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Edwards, Frayik H.; District Superintendent; P.O. Box 367, North Wilkesboro,
NC 28659
Marcellus, Cecil H.,Jr.; Associate Director, Conference Council; P.O. Box 18005,
Charlotte, NC 28218
Workman, M. Marion; District Superintendent; 319 Summit Avenue, Statesville,
NC 28677
Carter, Robert L., Jr.; District Superintendent; P.O. Box 18005, Charlotte, NC
28218
Hutchinson, Orion N., Jr.; District Superintendent; 121 West 13th Street,
Salisbury, NC 28144
McWhorter, John L.; District Superintendent; Greensboro College, 815 West
Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Levns, Debbie G.; Pastor; Route 5, Box 457-D, Hickory, NC 28601
Little, Gene H.; Pastor; 410 North Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
Gilland, Jim C; Pastor; P.O. Box 169, Statesville, NC 28677
Murray, Jerry D.; Pastor; 4401 North Indiana Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Williams, Harley M.; Director, Conference Council; P.O. Box 18005, Charlotte,
NC 28218
Christy, Betty C; Homemaker; Route 1, Box 174, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Henderson, Juanita T.; Homemaker; 1533 Queens Road, West, Charlotte, NC
28207
Tyler, Ann; Staff, Conference Council; P.O. Box 18005, Chariotte, NC 28218
Stockton, Richard; Merchant; 2844 Fairmont Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Clapp, Sylvia L.; Registered Nurse; Route 6, Box 465-C, Greensboro, NC 27405
Mims, L. F.; Department Store Buyer; 2925 Club Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054
Heafner, M. Anne; Student; 921 Kingston Avenue, High Point, NC 27260
Wooten, Kenneth C; Jeweler; Route 4, Box 674, Mooresville, NC 28115
Edwards, William R.; Retired; 381 Hanover Arms Court, Winston-Salem, NC
27104
Young, Betty Ann; Education Assistant; 341 E. King St., Boone, NC 28607
Bamhardt, Luriene G., Homemaker; 5830 Creola Road, Chariotte, NC 28211
Kizer, Mary K.; Sales & Management; 7140 Lakeside Drive, Charlotte, NC
28215
Blackwell, Roberta E.; Public Administration; 2827 LaSalle Street, Chariotte, NC
28216
Howie, Bill F.; Retired; Route 1, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Zinavage, Zula V.; Retired; 9 Rolling Green Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (22) NE
Sec. C, Row 9, Seats 1-12
Sec. C, Row 10, Seats 3-12
Meuschke, Paul J. (5); District Superintendent; 430 Vista Dr., Butler, PA 16001
Spencer, Jack E. (5); Minister; 509 Rondeau Dr., Erie, PA 16505
Crocker, Hugh D. (6); Minister; 4887 Doverdell Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Patterson, John D. (7); District Superintendent; 200 Bloomfield Ave., Johnstown,
PA 15904
Weaver, Peter D. (9); Minister; 1688 Kelton St., Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Joiner, Donald J. (3); District Superintendent; 309 Dragon Rouge Dr.,
Greensburg, PA 15601
Kohlhepp, Glenn B. (2); Minister; 600 Fox Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Wright, J. Howard (1); Minister; 520 Cypress Ave., Johnstown, PA 15902
Twigg, Aimee W. (4); Minister; Box 11, Addison, PA 15411
McMahon, Joseph A. (10); Minister; 3006 Graham Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Richards, Robert F. (8); District Superintendent; 229 Evergreen Dr., Franklin,
PA 16323
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*Bittner, Dwight M. (8); Conference Treasurer; 223 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
15222
Chaffee, Paul V. (2); RD 4, Union City, PA 16438
Blackstone, Barbara (10); Professor; RD 1, Zelienople, PA 16063
Hershberger, George (3); Star Route, Box 79A, Scottdale, PA 15683
Ernst, Sally (6); Nurse; 3240 Post Gate Dr., Bethel Park, PA 15102
Gray, Eileen (7); Box 237, Dayton, PA 16222
Stewart, Karen A. (4); Student; 282 Allegheny St., Meadville, PA 16335
Vamer, John D. (3); Insurance Agent; 420 Oak St., Indiana , PA 15701
Sloan, Lillian U. (5); Housewife; 205 Shackelford Dr., Monroeville, PA 15146
Donner, James L. (9); 5467 Bondy Dr., Erie, PA 16509
Green, William E. (1); Assistant Superintendent, Public Schools; 5456 Clarendon
PI., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Reserves
Bums, Richard M.; Minister; 120 S. Center St., Corry, PA 16407
Schrading, Paul E.; Council Director; 223 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Park, Ferd B.; Minister; 658 School Street, Indiana, PA 15701
Floyd, Madge B.; Together Director; 223 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Rhodes, Arnold A.; Minister; 311 Wyllis Street, Oil City, PA 16301
Shaffer, Roger R.; District Superintendent; 2186 Beulah Road, Pittsburgh, PA
15235
Ciampa, J. Paul; District Superintendent; 5 South Park Avenue, Kane, PA 16735
Lindberg, David H.; Minister; 116 Fairfield Drive, New Brighton, PA 15066
Allaman, Samuel L.; District Superintendent; 117 Davis Street, Connellsville,
PA 15425
Jolley, Delbert E.; Retired; RD 1, Box 1030, Russell, PA 16345
Kerr, Erwin K.; Minister; 191 East Highland Drive, McMurray, PA 15317
Hurst, Reed J.; Minister; 2571 West 32nd Street, Erie, PA 16506
Miller, Jaime Potter; Minister; RD 4, Box 162, Franklin, PA 16323
Spence, Frances; 124 Pennsylvania Ave., Clairton, PA 15025
Badger, David W.; RD 1, Box 389, New Galilee, PA 16141
PlowTTian, Jack W.; 1025 Lakemont Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Handy, Doris M.; 3350 McNeil Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Vogel, Margaret E.; RD 6, Box 574, Washington, PA 15301
Richards, Allen; 2659 West Sixth Street, Erie, PA 16505
Treece, Lillian; 414 South Winebiddle Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Van Stone, Mary F.; 609 Grandview Avenue, Clairton, PA 15025
Peters, Richard A.; Medical Doctor; 124 West Main Street, Youngsville, PA
16371
Hershberger, Nyle M.; 318 Kerr Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904
Orr, Helen; PO Box 107, Girard, PA 16417
Blackstone, Rodney; RD 1, Zelienople, PA 16063
Boyle, Margaret; Housewife; 178 Sara Road, St. Marys, PA 15857
WISCONSIN (14) NC
Sec. B, Row 14, Seats 1-12
Sec. B, Row 15, Seats 1-2
*Christopher, Sharon Brown (6); District Superintendent; 40 Park Lane, Fond Du
Lac, WI 54935
Ott, Donald A. (10); Minister; 501 Howe Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
Saito, Perry H. (5); Minister; 1529 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Truitt, Richard 0. (1); District Superintendent; 2231 E. Luther Road, Janesville,
WI 53545
Green, Doyina Langlas (7); Minister; Box 145, Viola, WI 54664
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Engelman, Kenneth (9); Conference Council Program Director; 750 Windsor
Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Vincent, Alonzo E. (3); District Superintendent; 1405 Red Cloud Lane, Madison,
WI 53704
Fang, Marcus (4); University Professor; 1700 Church Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Setterlund, Sue (6); Conference United Methodist Women President; 111 Reagles
Street, Box 96, Arlington, WI 53911
Roberts, Leigh (2); Psychiatrist; 7424 Deer Run Road, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Talcott, Paul (1); Student; 320 Main Street, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Hanson, John (3); Banking Officer; Route 7, Box 37, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Mevis, Joyce (7); Radio Station Owner; 214 Ravine Street, Darlington, WI 53530
Chevalier, David (8); Conference Treasurer; P.O. Box 220, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Reserves
Fenner, Donald D.; Minister; 121 Wisconsin Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186
Talcott, H. Myron; Minister; 320 South Main Street, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Bell, J. Perry; Minister; 633 Detroit Street, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
Kruse, David H.; Minister; P. 0. Box 1205, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Rannells, Thomas A.; Program Associate, Conference Staff; P. 0. Box 220, Sun
Prairie, WI 53590
Hair, Marilyn; Minister; 12860 West North Avenue, Brookfield, WI 53005
Dreistadt, Henry R.; District Superintendent; 514 East Tyler Avenue, Eau Claire,
WI 54701
Winston, Joseph; Executive Director Neighborhood House; 128 W. Garfield,
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Guzman, Sue; Student; 2931 Shady Lane, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Solderholm, Patricia; Homemaker; 2035 26th Street, Monroe, WI 53566
Bird, Robert; Insurance Agent; 572 South Main Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54953
Wilhelmi, Kristine; Diaconal Minister; 518 Lewis Street, Burlington, WI 53105
Olsen, Lois; Nurse; P. 0. Box 10326, Milwaukee, WI 53210
Beilke, Michael; Farmer; Box 96, Fairwater, WI 53931
WYOMING (8) NE
Sec. C, Row 1, Seats 1-4
Sec. C, Row 2, Seats 1-4
Crompton, Wesley R. (7); District Superintendent; RD 5 Box 303, Clarks Summit,
PA 18411
Reid, William W. (10); District Superintendent; 556 Charles Ave., Kingston, PA
18704
Johns, Charles E. (5); Pastor; 127 Church St., Moscow, PA 18444
Gommer, Charles F., Jr. (1); Pastor; 784 Market St., Kingston, PA 18704
*Summers, Kenneth T., Jr. (4); Sales Manager Endicott Johnson; 605 Exchange
Ave., Endicott, NY 13760
Kramer, Dorothy (6); Homemaker; 7 Beethoven St., Binghamton, NY 13905
Mintum, Donald C. (8); Conference Treasurer; RD 1 Box 1152, Kirkwood, NY
13795
Hanson, Scott (3); Student; 500 Murray Hill Rd., Binghamton, NY 13903
Reserves
Germond, Robert E. ; Conference Administrator; 3 Orchard Rd. , Binghamton, NY
13905
Highfield, William A. ; Pastor; RD 3, Box 8, Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, PA
18411
Sweet, Marilyn; Homemaker; 252 Robinson St., Binghamton, NY 13904
Flohr, Joyce; Homemaker; RD 3, Box 165, Endicott, NY 13760
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YELLOWSTONE (2) W
Sec. C, Row 12, Seats 1-2
Phelps, Robert I. (5); District Superintendent; 2304 Garland, Missoula, MT 59803
Harper, Pat Callbeck (1); Political Organizer; 301 S. Oakes, Helena, MT 59601
Reserves
Munson-Young, Kathy; College Chaplain; 1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59102
Adams, Allen J.; District Superintendent; 112-17th Avenue North West, Great
Falls, MT 59404
Zimmer, Ralph W.; University Prof.; 1307 Cherry Drive, Bozeman, MT 59715
Hammer, Roger; Student; 3305 Swan Valley Star Route, Condon, MT 59826
YUGOSLAVU PROVISIONAL (2) CC
Sec. B, Row 8, Seats 1-2
ZIMBABWE (2) CC
Sec. B, Row 28, Seats 7-8
Munjoma, John E. (1); Box 3408, Harare, Zimbabwe
Mutasa, Beatrice (6); 32 Marimba Park, Harare, Zimbabwe
NON- VOTING REPRESENTATIVES
Affiliated Autonomous and United Churches
EVANGELICAL METHODIST CHURCH OF
ARGENTINA (2)
Section A, Row 30, Seats 11-12
Pagura, Federico J.; Bishop; Rivadavia 4044, 1205 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Toselli, Alfredo; Felix Olmedo 441, 5000 Cordoba, Argentina
UNITED PROTESTANT CHURCH IN
BELGIUM (2)
Section C, Row 29 Seats 1-2
Pieters, Andre J.; Minister; rue du Champ de Mars, 5 B-1050-Brussels, Belgium
Fraisse-Lheureux, Ruth; rue du Champ de Mars, 5 B-1050-Brussels, Belgium
THE METHODIST CHURCH
OF BRAZIL (2)
Section A, Row 29, Seats 11-12
Leite, Nelson Luiz Campos; Bishop; Avenida da Liberdade 659, 01503 Sao Paulo,
SP Brazil
Borges, Eloah Mara Perez; CP5002, 09720 Rudge Ramos, SBC, Sao Paulo, Brazil
THE METHODIST CHURCH OF THE UNION OF BURMA (2)
Section C, Row 29, Seats 3-4
Shwe, U Saw; Minister; 157, Aung Chan Tha Quarter (Near the Middle School),
Mogok, Burma
Myat, U Tun; c/o 22, Signal Pagoda Road, Rangoon, Burma
THE METHODIST CHURCH IN CHILE
Section C, Row 30, Seats 9-10
Campos, Daniel; Minister; Casilla 362, Iquique, Chile
Wilson, Patricia; Casilla 2341, Concepcion, Chile
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THE METHODIST CHURCH OF REPUBLIC OF CHINA (2)
Section C, Row 29, Seats 5-6
Wu, Emmanuel; Bishop; 6F, 9 Chi Nan Road, Section 3 Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Chien, Harry; 6F, 9 Chi Nan Road, Section 3 Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
IGLESIA EVANGELICA METODISTA DE
COSTA RICA (2)
Section C, Row 30, Seats 11-12
Trinidad, Flores; Minister; Apartado 461, Tibas-1100, San Jose, Costa Rica
Arthur, Lilliam; Apartado 8, Guadalupe 2100, San Jose, Costa Rica
THE METHODIST CHURCH IN CUBA
Hernandez, Antonio Ruiz; c/o Bishop Armando Rodriguez, K #502 Vedado,
Habana, Cuba
Fernandez, Marbelio Tamayo; c/o Bishop Armando Rodriguez, K #502 Vedado,
Habana, Cuba
THE METHODIST CHURCH, HONG KONG (2)
Section C, Row 29, Seats 7-8
Li, Ping-kwong; Minister; 36 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Wong, Bing-lai; Room 1004-1006, Bank of Canton Building, Des Voeux Road
Central, Hong Kong
THE METHODIST CHURCH IN INDIA (3)
Section C, Row 29, Seats 9-11
Rawate, S. M.; Minister; Methodist Church, Mecosabagh Home, Bezonbah,
Nagpur-440 004, Maharashtra, India
Seshappa, R.; Stanley Girls' High School, Chapel Road, Hyderabad-500 001. A.P.
India
Macwan, D. D.; Sophia Cottage, Wykes Compound, Fatehganj, Vadodara-390002,
Gujarat, India
THE METHODIST CHURCH IN INDONESIA (2)
Section A, Row 30, Seats 6-7
Doloksaribu, H.; Minister; Jin. Pejompongan Baru 1/16, Jakarta Pusat, 10210,
Jakarta, Indonesia
Sihombing, U. H.; c/o Secretary of Konperensi Agung, Jin. Hang Tuah No. 8,
Medan North Sumatra, Indonesia
THE METHODIST CHURCH IN KOREA (3)
Section A, Row 30, Seats 8-10
Pyo, Yong Eun; Minister; 156-106 Joongrion-dong, Joon-gu, Seoul, Korea
Kang, Chi Ahn; 309-12 Mangroon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Chung, Suk Soon; 564-19 Myonmuk-dong, Dongdaemon-gu, Seoul, Korea
GEREJA METHODIST MALAYSIA (2)
Section C, Row 30, Seats 1-2
Hui, Ling Tung; Minister; Sarawak Chinese Annual Conference. P.O. Box 155,
Sibu, Sarawak, East Malaysia
Con, Yap Hong; c/o Tingkat 8, Wisma Methodist, Lorong Hang Jebat, Kuala
Lumpur 05-05, Malaysia
IGLESIA METODISTA DEL PERU
Section C, Row 29, Seat 12
Hollemweguer N, Juan E.; Bishop; Apartado 1386, Lima, Pem
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IGLESIA EVANGELICA METODISTA
EX LAS ISLAS FILIPINAS (2)
Section C, Row 30, Seats 3-4
Castro, George F.; Bishop; 1240 General Luna Street, Ermita, Metro Manila,
Philippines
Trinidad, Ruben F., 102 K-9th Street, Kamias, Quezon City, Metro Manila,
Philippines
THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE
PHILIPPINES
Section A, Row 30, Seat 3
Serina, M.; Bishop; P. 0. Box 718, Manila 2801, Philippines
THE METHODIST CHURCH IN SINGAPORE (2)
Section C, Row 30, Seats 5-6
Thoraisingarn, E. J.; Minister; Methodist Centre, 10 Mount Sophia, Singapore
0922
Loh, Michael; 6 Chiltern Dr., Singapore 1335, Republic of Singapore
IGLESIA EVANGELICA METODISTA
EN EL URUGUAY (2)
Section C, Row 30, Seats 7-8
Beltrami, Jose; Minister; San Jose 1457, Montevideo, Uruguay
Corradino, Pedro A.; San Jose 1457, Montevideo, Uruguay
ALPHABETICAL LIST
OF
VOTING DELEGATES
AND
FIRST LAY AND CLERGY RESERVES
Abbott, Beverly J. (2) Maine
Abbott, Clifford M. (9) Alabama-West Florida
Abesamis, Leodegario R. (R) Southwest Philippines Provisional
Acey, Anne (4) Virginia
Ackerson, Merlin J. (4) Iowa
Adams, Don (3) West Ohio
Adams, Thomas B. (10) Missouri East
Ade, Hans (4) German Southwest
Agbisit, Andrea A. (R) Mindanao
Agnew, Theodore L. (10) Oklahoma
Aguilar, Cliff (6) Pacific and Southwest
Aherrera, Lydia S. (6) Philippines
Ainger, Lois (6) Great Britain
Albers, Siegfried (R) German Northwest
Alexander, Steve (2) Iowa
Alguire, Frances M. (5) Northern Illinois
Allen, David L. (R) Red Bird Missionary
Allen, Elizabeth (6) Southern New England
Allen, Joe B. (3) Texas
Allred, G. Howard (9) Western North Carolina
Alstott, Cathy (10) South Indiana
Althouse, Kay (7) East Ohio
Alvarez, Graciela D Mexico
Anderson, Betty (1) Northwest Texas
Anderson, Carolyn M. (6) East Ohio
Anderson, James W. (3) East Ohio
Anderson, Marlene J. (6) Florida
Anderson, Rodney (R) Rocky Mountain
Andrews, David H. (2) Baltimore
Appelgate, William (6) Iowa
Appleby, William F. (7) North Mississippi
Archibald, Julius A., Jr. (R) Troy
Armentrout, John W. (2) West Ohio
Arnold, Tracy R. (2) Louisiana
Arnold, W. E. (3) North Arkansas
Ash, John L., Ill (4) Mississippi
Ashema, Mukandu (2) Central Zaire
Avey, Sue R. (6) West Ohio
Baddour, Paul M. (4) North Mississippi
Bahule, Andr6 N. (1) Mozambique
Bailey, Doreen M. (5) Central Pennsylvania
Bailey, H. Barry (1) Central Texas
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Bailey, Howard R. (R) Nebraska
Bailey, Joe (8) North Mississippi
Bailey, Robert W. (3) South Carolina
Bailey, Wesley (9) Western North Carolina
Bailey, William P., Jr. (6) Holston
Bailey, William P., Jr. (1) Memphis
Bailor, Max A. (6) Sierra Leone
Baker, James (R) Northern New York
Baker, Jane (5) West Ohio
Baker, Rudolph R., Jr. (4) North Georgia
Ball, Lee (1) Minnesota
Barckley, Kay C. (4) Pacific Northwest
Barger, Jeanne D. (9) Western New York
Barnes, John 0., Jr. (1) Tennessee
Bameti, Vemie T. (6) Central Illinois
Barrett, Nelda (5) Central Texas
Barto, Reta T. (2) Eastern Pennsylvania
Bass, Ressie M. (10) Florida
Bates, Bonnie (R) North Dakota
Bates, Ralph K. (3) North Alabama
Batten, James A. (7) New Hampshire
Batts, Jane (R) Tennessee
Bauman, Lawrence (8) North Georgia
Baumgardner, Robert (6) Northwest Texas
Beal, Jim (9) North Arkansas
Bean, Frank D., Sr. (1) Kentucky
Beard, Jean J. (3) West Virginia
Beezley, Nell M. (2) Nebraska
Bellamy, Kathleen (2) North Dakota
Benedyktowicz, Olgierd K. (10) Poland
Benjamin, JoAnn A. (6) Minnesota
Beppler, Ronald (2) Southern New Jersey
Berry, George L. (9) North Mississippi
Bethea, Joseph B. (7) North Carolina
Bethea, Mary E. (6) Western North Carolina
Belts, Charles E. (4) North Alabama
Bevins, C. Rex (6) Nebraska
Beyer, Rebecca P. (7) Pacific Northwest
Bibbee, Kenneth E. (5) East Ohio
Biederman, Mark H. (R) Minnesota
Biggs, M. Mouzon, Jr. (8) Oklahoma
Bigler, C. Vernon (1) Western New York
Billingsley, Anita (6) Virginia
Bittner, Dwight M. (8) Western Pennsylvania
Bjemo, Mogens (R) Denmark
Bjork, Virgil V. (5) North Indiana
Blackstone, Barbara (10) Western Pennsylvania
Blaising, Mark J. (8) North Indiana
Blake, Bruce P. (9) Kansas West
Blankenship, Paul F. (5) Memphis
Bledsoe, Robert D. (10) Florida
Blessing, Roy E. (2) West Virginia
Bleyle, Deanna M. (5) Rocky Mountain
Bloynquist, Paul F. (7) Detroit
Boe, Donna H. (1) Oregon-Idaho
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Boissen, Rafael Puerto Rico
Bolinger, Nonie (3) Central Illinois
Bolleter, Heinrich (4) Switzerland- France
Bolt, Peter Great Britain
Bond, Jan (5) Missouri West
Bond, Kendall (8) New Mexico
Bond, R. H. (2) Memphis
Bondurant , Lillian K. (3) Holston
Booth, Dale (7) Little Rock
Boots, Wilson T. (7) New York
Bom, Ethel (10) Virginia
Borovickova, Blanka (R) Czechoslovakia
Borradaile, Earl E. (4) Detroit
Bosomworth, E. L. (3) Southern Illinois
Bowersox, Ronald E. (R) Central Pennsylvania
Bowyer, Amy (R) Kansas East
Bozeman, W. Scott (7) Florida
Braaten, Per K. (R) Norway
Brand, Gene (7) North Arkansas
Brannen, Mary A. (7) Texas
Brannon, William C. (5) North Alabama
Branscomb, Louise (10) North Alabama
Braswell, Kermit L. (8) North Carolina
Brawn, J. Melvin (1) California-Nevada
Bray, Jerry G., Jr. (2) Virginia
Brewster, Jerry (8) Memphis
Briley, Mollye H. (R) North Carolina
Brock, Walter H. (R) Louisiana
Brodhead, B. Bums (4) Eastern Pennsylvania
Brogdon, Elizabeth S. (R) Southern New Jersey
Bronson, Oswald P., Sr. (4) Florida
Brooks, Truman D. (10) North Mississippi
Brooks, Viola S. (R) Baltimore
Brown, Gordon M. (3) New York
Brown, Lyle C. (3) Western New York
Brown, Rosalie Iowa
Brubaker, Ellen A. (1) West Michigan
Brumfield, Welton H., Jr. (8) Louisiana
Brummet, Don (7) Pacific and Southwest
Budd, Warren (6) North Georgia
Bullington, Elick S., Jr. (R) South Georgia
Bullock, Clifton V. (10) West Michigan
Burleson, Clint D. (8) North Arkansas
Bums, Evelyn (1) Southern New England
Bums, Marjorie (8) Central Texas
Bums, Richard M. (R) Western Pennsylvania
Burton, LaVeme B. (3) Little Rock
Bussey, Bess M. (3) Florida
Butler, Phyllis P. (9) Baltimore
Buttrey, D. Roscoe (2) Tennessee
Butts, R. Harold (3) Alabama-West Florida
Cade, Ruth L. (10) North Carolina
Cadle, Shirley K. (5) West Ohio
Cain, Richard W. (5) Pacific and Southwest
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Calvin, George W. C. (R) Louisiana
Campbell, Dennis M. (4) North Carolina
Campbell, Foy (6) Alabama-West Florida
Campney, Arthur B. (deceased) Iowa
Cannon, Ralph A. (1) South Carolina
Capen, Beth (6) New York
Carder, Kenneth L. (8) Holston
Carpenter, Robert B., Jr. (10) Virginia
Carr, Jimmy L. (5) Mississippi
Carrington, John E. (6) New York
Carroll, B. F. (1) Central Texas
Carruth, Augusta (R) South Georgia
Carruth, Nancy M. (4) • Louisiana
Carter, Earl B. (4) North Arkansas
Carter, Joan E. (2) Baltimore
Carter, R. F. (5) South Carolina
Carter, T. Eugene (4) Virginia
Carver, Donald L. (1) Iowa
Carver, Phil (9) Iowa
Case, Riley B. (3) North Indiana
Casey, Robert T. (2) Virginia
Castnera, Ignacio (9) Pacific and Southwest
Chaffee, Paul V. (2) Western Pennsylvania
Chamusso, Alfredo (R) Mozambique
Chancy, David E. (3) Northern Illinois
Chapman, Bruce W. (R) Northern Xeic York
Cherry, William T. (9) Eastern Pennsylvania
Chevalier, David (8) Wisconsin
Chiles, Robert K. (9) West Ohio
Choiv, W. Jing (10). West Ohio
Chrisentery, Inez W. (1) Louisiana
Christopher, Sharon Brown (6) Wisconsin
Christy, Betty C. (R) Western North CaroHna
Christy, John H., Jr. (6) Western North Carolina
Chun, May C. (6) Pacific and Southwest
Church, Gladys (7) West Michigan
Clare, Cynthia (1) Caribbean and the Americas
Clark, Terry L. (5) Central Illinois
Clarke, Lambuth M. (4) Virginia
Clay, Henry C, Jr. (1) Mississippi
Clayton, Michael R. (8) Little Rock
Clendaniel, Virginia L. (7) Peninsula
Clevelayid, J. Fay (6) Western New York
Clinard, Hubert C. (7) Western North Carolina
Cloyd, Thomas H. (6) Tennessee
Coates, Peggj- ( 10) Texas
Cochran, Harold T. (3) West Ohio
Cocke, Emmett \V., Jr. (1) Virginia
Cole, Calvin H. (7) Central Pennsylvania
Colescott, Ted G. (4) Minnesota
Collett, Samuel E. (R) Pacific and Southwest
CoUey , Carol (9) Oregon-Idaho
Collins, Ann G. (3) North Carolina
Conklin, Faith (3) Pacific and Southwest
Connellv, Brenda J. (6) Missouri East
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Conoway, Merlin D. (6) North Mississippi
Constantino, Leo (R) Northern Illinois
Cook, Polly L. (1) Florida
Cook, Shirley (7) Detroit
Cooke, John D. (R) Western New York
Coons, Douglas (R) New Hampshire
Cooper, Mildred S. (5) Virginia
Coots, Patti (1) Pacific and Southwest
Cope, Abigail J. (3) Northern New Jersey
Copher, Marie (1) North Georgia
Coppedge, Helen Rhea (6) South Georgia
Corderman, Delos D. (8) South Carolina
Comette, Dan C. (4) •. West Michigan
Counter, John A. (R) Florida
Covington, Foye J. (4) South Carolina
Cox, Donna Missouri West
Cox, Ray, Jr. (9) South Georgia
Craig, Judith (10) East Ohio
Crain, Dight (2) Southern New England
Crawford, David L. (5) West Michigan
Crickard, Elsie J. (7) Kansas West
Crist, Dollie W. (9) Florida
Crocker, Hugh D. (6) Western Pennsylvania
Crompton, Wesley R. (7) Wyoming
Cromwell, Thomas L. (2) East Ohio
Crouch, Edward C. (4) East Ohio
Crouch, Ernest (8) Tennessee
Crowson, Lyscum E. (6) West Virginia
Crump, Edward L. (4) Tennessee
Cummins, Marlene (9) Southern Illinois
Cunanan, Jose P. M. (R) Philippines
Cunningham, Donald J. (10) Cahfomia-Nevada
Curameng, Isagani A. (9) Northwest Philippines
Current, Gloster B. (4) New York
Curtis, Alecia (9) Alabama-West Florida
Dahl, Stephen A. (6) Northern Illinois
Dailey, Charles M. (8) East Ohio
Dalton, Mary H. (7) Western North Carolina
Danforth, Merrill A. (R) Maine
Daniel, Mary (4) North Georgia
Darling, Howard H. (8) New York
Daughenbaugh, Howard L. (9) Central Illinois
Daugherty, Ruth (6) Eastern Pennsylvania
Daughtery, V. L. (3) South (jeorgia
Davidson, Sue (6) New Hampshire
Davies , Susan P. ( 1) Nebraska
Davis, Homer H. (7) West Virginia
Davis, James T. (6) West Ohio
Davison, James J. (9) Southern New Jersey
Day, R. Randy (8) New York
Day, Samuel S. (7) Rocky Mountain
Deel, William S. (8) West Virginia
Dekle, Joe (7) North Georgia
de Leon, Francisca (R) PhiHppines
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DeLong, Dale F. (7) West Ohio
Delp, W. Owen (R) West Ohio
DelPino, Jerome K. (7) Southern New England
DeMarcus, Jamima P. (10) Western North Carolina
Dew, Jack (9) Louisiana
Dew, William W. (1) California-Nevada
Dicken, John R. (6) North Indiana
Dickens, Leota (7) West Virginia
Dickerson, E. Robert, III aO) Alabama-West Florida
Dickson, Frances (3) Missouri West
Dilgard, Charles K. (6) West Ohio
Dillard, F. Douglas, Jr. (6) Virginia
Dillard, R. L., Jr. (7) "."."." North Texas
Dillon, 0. E. (2) Western North Carolina
Dings, Joyce E. (3) Central Illinois
Dinsmore, A. Bradford, Jr. (3) Florida
Ditto, Dale(R) Z.VZZ.'.Kentucky
Dixon, J. D. (1) Louisville
Dixon, Norman E. (2) Central Illinois
Dixon, Sam W. (9) North Carolina
Dizon, Aurora A Southwest Philippines Provisional
Djundu, Lungii4) Central Zaire
Dodson, Malone (2) North Georgia
Dolhver, James M. (1) Pacific Northwest
Dolsen, David (8) Rocky Mountain
Dominiak, Bogumila D. (R) Poland
Donner, James L. (9) Western Pennsylvania
Dorsey, Frank L. (1) Kansas East
dos Santos, Manuel T. (8) Angola
Dotts, Ted (5), Northwest Texas
Douglas, Jr., Willard H. (1) Virginia
Douglass, Paid F. (R) ...Memphis
Dowell, Jean (9) Minnesota
Downie. Gerald L. (5) Central Illinois
Drabek, Robert (R) South Dakota
Dnver, Barbara (3) Kansas East
Duecker, R. Sheldon (9) '.'.'.'.'.'.".'.'.North Indiana
Duel, Nancy (R) Northern Illinois
Duncan, Edward L. (3) Detroit
Duncan, Parker (9) Western 'North Carolina
Dundas, Charles 0. (3) Minnesota
Dunlap, Catherine M. (5) East Ohio
Dunlap, E. Dale (5) Kansas West
Dunlap, G. Alan (8) Nebraska
Dunn, Van Bogard (1) East Ohio
Dyese, Nkulu (1) Southern Zaire
Dykes, D. L. (10) Louisiana
Ebinger, Warren R. (3) Baltimore
Edgar, Charles E. (7) Central Pennsvlvania
Edge, Caroline B. (5) Southern New England
Edmonds, Claude A. (6) Eastern Pennsvlvania
Edwards, Benjamin T. (7) West Ohio
Eichler, Wanda H. (5) Detroit
Ela, Pedro L. (2) .Middle 'Philippines
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Elfving, Bjom (R) Finland-Swedish Provisional
Ellingsen, Knut Magne Norway
Ellis, W. T., Jr. (R) Southwest Texas
Ellsworth, Jimmie R. (6) Iowa
Elmore, Paula B. (4) Holston
Elmore, S. Joe (9) North Alabama
Els, Albrecht (7) German Southwest
Emerson, Joe G. (6) South Indiana
Engelman, Kenneth (9) Wisconsin
Enke, Karl-Heinz (R) German Democratic Republic
Ensminger, J. Neal (9) Holston
Eppley, Dean (R) North Indiana
Ernst, Sally (6) Western Pennsylvania
Escamilla, Roberto (8) Southwest Texas
Eurey, Charles W. (8) Western North Carolina
Eutsler, R. Kern (3) Virginia
Evans, William S., II (10) Memphis
Ewers, Duane A. (5) North Dakota
Ewing, John L. (1) Southern New Jersey
Fang, Marcus (4) Wisconsin
Fannin, Robert E. (5) Florida
Fanning, Gerry T. (6) Tennessee
Fannings, Helen (6) Northern Illinois
Faris, Richard B. (6) Virginia
Farmer, Marilyn R. (6) Troy
Famsworth, Alton U. (8) Central New York
Farrell, Leighton (8) North Texas
Feemster, Ben (R) North Texas
Felkner, Myrtle (7) Iowa
Fenn, Phillip J. (R) Oklahoma
Fenner, Donald D. (R) Wisconsin
Fenstermacher, Anita Owen (1) North Indiana
Fenstermacher, Edwin A. (7) North Indiana
Ferguson , Juanita J. ( R ) Detroit
Fernandez, Arturo M. (9) California-Nevada
Ferree, James W. (1) Western North Carolina
Ferrer, Fidel M. (R) Northern Philippines
Ferris, Yvonne (R) Nebraska
Fields, Richard E. (8) South Carolina
Fife, David L. (3) Eastern Pennsylvania
Fink, Wm. Jeryl (10) Virginia
Finkbeiner, Melvin M. (6) Pacific Northwest
Finkbiner, Frank (8) Pacific and Southwest
Fischer, Heinz P. (1) Gei-man South
Fish, Doris (6) Little Rock
Fisher, Bruce D. (3) Central Pennsylvania
Fitts, Gladys M. (9) Tennessee
Fitzgerald, Ernest A. (3) Western North Carohna
Flanagan, Hubert (7) North Georgia
Flinn, Thomas W., Jr. (3) Baltimore
Flores, Finees (10) Northern Illinois
Fogleman, C. M., Jr. (10) Kansas West
Foockle, Harry F. (7) Missouri West
Foote, Geneva (R) Oklahoma Indian Missionary'
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Forbes, James K. (2) South Indiana
Forsman, Don L. (5) New Mexico
Foster, Betty Jean (8) Minnesota
Fought, Floyd F. (6) West Ohio
Freeman, Florence (8) Southern New England
Freeman, G. Ross (9) South Georgia
Freemyer, Pat (6) North Arkansas
Friday, Belon 0. (R) North Alabama
Fryer, JeffW. (3) Tennessee
Fujiu, Kiyoko K. (10) Northern Illinois
Furio, V. Pete, Jr. (4) North Alabama
Furman, Frank H., Jr. (10) Florida
Gaddis, James H. (1) Holston
Gadsden, James S. (3) South Carolina
Galvan, Elias (10) Pacific and Southwest
Garfield, Sharon K. (6) Missouri West
Garrett, C. Bendy (2) Iowa
Garrett, Peggy M. (6) North Indiana
Garrison, Langdon H. (6) Alabama-West Florida
Garza, Oscar 0., IV (9) Rio Grande
Gauntt, Paul M. (5) North Alabama
Geary, John M. (R) West Virginia
Gebhart, Judith G. (5) West Ohio
Geis, Sally (1) Rocky Mountain
Germond, Robert E. (R) Wyoming
Ghitalla, Jack P. (R) Central Illinois
Gibbs, M. McCoy (R) Florida
Gibson, J. Nelson, Jr. (2) North Carolina
Giddens, Joseph L. (7) South Georgia
Gilbert, Tommy D. (7) Mississippi
Giles, David A. (5) Troy
Gillaspie, Juanita M. (10) Kansas West
Gillingham, Leonard (R) New Mexico
Givhan, Bessie (5) North Mississippi
Goens, Ray W. (9) Texas
Golden, Jacob B. (2) Western North Carolina
Goldman, K. June (1) Iowa
Goldschmidt, Victor W. (9) ......North Indiana
Gommer, Charles F., Jr. (1) Wyoming
Gonzalez, Jose M. (R) Western New York
Goodgame, Gordon C. (6) Holston
Goodunn, B. C, Jr. (2) New Mexico
Gordon, Betty S. (1) West Virginia
Gordon, Jinny (9) Central Illinois
Gordon, Myrtle R. (8) North Alabama
Gordon, Prentiss M. (1) North Mississippi
Gotschall, Marion (R) Alaska Missionan-
Grabher, Jean Mane (5) Kansas East
Gramling, Polly (7) '.".'.'.'.'.'.".".'.'.".'.".'.'.'.' South Carolina
Gray, Eileen (7) Western Pennsylvania
Gray, Ethel M. (2) Florida
Gray, Mai (4) Missouri West
Gray, Vivienne N. (4) Texas
Green, Donna Langlas R. (7) Wisconsin
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Green, Dorothea S. (R) South Indiana
Green, Mareyjoyce (9) East Ohio
Green, William E. (1) Western Pennsylvania
Greet, Kenneth (1) Great Britain
Grile, Lester L. (8) North Indiana
Grimes, Johnnie Marie (6) North Texas
Grisgby , Martha J. (R) Liberia
Grudebom, Lars-Owe Sweden
Gruen, Wayne T. (R) Pacific Northwest
Guillermo, Artemio R. (4) Iowa
Gunn, Neil (8) Mississippi
Gustafson, Gus (3) North Georgia
Gutierrez, Benjamin R. (R) Northwest Phihppines
Haaf, Jacqueline D. (9) New York
Haase, Becky (10) Pacific and Southwest
Hagan, Theodore N. (R) Eastern Pennsylvania
Hager, Cornelius R. (4) Kentucky
Hagy, Arthur F., Jr. (R) Troy
Halvorsen, Carl W. (4) Southern New Jersey
Hamilton, Charles P. (8) Florida
Hamilton, Richard E. (1) South Indiana
Hamilton, Richard M. (R) Maine
Hamilton, Tom W. (5) Florida
Hammer, Patricia (9) Pacific and Southwest
Hamrick, Leon C. (6) North Alabama
Hancock, C. Wilbume (7) South Georgia
Hand, Donald J. (10) Southwest Texas
Hanson, John (3) Wisconsin
Hanson, Scott (3) Wyoming
Hardcastle, James C. (9) Peninsula
Hardin, Paul (4) Northern New Jersey
Harding, Joe A. (R).. Pacific Northwest
Harkness, Shepherd G. (7) East Ohio
Harlow, Ruth A. (9) Troy
Harms, Avenell (1) Kansas West
Harper, Charles (3) North Texas
Harper, Pat Callbeck (1) Yellowstone
Harper, Ruth E. (10) North Carohna
Harris, Dale C. (R) Oregon-Idaho
Harris, William M. (9) Southwest Texas
Harris-Winton, Euba (1) North Arkansas
Harsch, Emil (R) German South
Hart, Joseph T. (9) Virginia
Hartje, Betty R. (7) Kentucky
Harvey, William R. (6) East Ohio
Hassinger, Susan W. (5) Eastern Pennsylvania
Haverstock, Zedna (6) Central Pennsylvania
Hayakawa, John (4) Pacific and Southwest
Hayes, Janet (R) New York
Haynes, Dwight S. (R) New Hampshire
Heacock, Jack D. (1) Southwest Texas
Heam, J. Woodrow (9) Louisiana
Hedegaard, Anne (R) Denmark
Hellsten, Erik G. (6) Finland-Swedish Provisional
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Helton, Fred (7) Red Bird Missionary
Hemphill, William, Jr. (1) Peninsula
Henderson, Betty A. (3) Eastern Pennsylvania
Henderson, Cornelius L. (10) North Georgia
Henderson, Herbert H. (6) West Virginia
Henderson, Mattie M. (2) West Ohio
Hendrix, Clelia D. (9) South Carolina
Hennig, Manfred (R) German Southwest
Henry, G. Edward (8) Louisville
Henry, Luther W. (7) Central Texas
Henry-Crowe, Susan T. (10) South Carolina
Henton, Jack H. (3) Memphis
Hering, Giiyiter (S) German Democratic Republic
Hershberger, George (3) Western Pennsylvania
Heyward, John W., Jr. (4) Missouri East
Hicks, Granville A. (2) South Carolina
Hicks, L. T. (8) Oklahoma
Hicks, W. Sue (5) Holston
Hill, Jane (R) Central Texas
Hill, Judith C. (1) Central Pennsylvania
Hill, William C. (3) Baltimore
Hilliard, David M. , Jr. (4) Memphis
Hilton, David L. (6) Red Bird Missionary
Hines, William A. (4) West Ohio
Hipp, James C. (R) South Carolina
Hodges, Betty (10) North Georgia
Hoke, Sandra (5) Northern Illinois
Holland, Bettilou (9) Northern New Jersey
Holmes, Zan W. (3) North Texas
Holtsford, A. Philip (8) Northern Illinois
Hooper, Wilodyne C. (6) Texas
Hoover, Joan S. (4) Iowa
Hopkins, Carolyn (8) South Georgia
Hopkins, John L. (R) North Indiana
Hoiise, Jay W. (2) Central Pennsylvania
Howard, Ehzabeth (10) Rocky Mountain
Howard, John N. (9) Holston
Howell, Jackie (R) North Alabama
Howton, Agnes H. (R) Louisville
Hughes, H. Hasbrouck, Jr. (5) Virginia
Huie, Janice R. (5) Southwest Texas
Hundley, George R. (2) North Alabama
Hunter, Ann E. (8) Florida
Hunter, George G., Ill (2) Florida
Hurdle, William H. (10) South Georgia
Hurley, Kara P. (5) Western North Carolina
Hurtt, Jane (2) West Ohio
Hutcherson, Guy K. (2) South Georgia
Hutchins, Joshua (7) Baltimore
Hutchinson, Charles L. (3) South Indiana
loelu, Tapuni (7) CaHfomia-Nevada
Ireblad, Tord (R) Sweden
Irons, Neil L. (10) West Virginia
Ito, Hidemi (3) Rocky Mountain
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Ives , S. Clifton (5) Maine
Iwamoto, Edward T. (5) Pacific Northwest
Jackson, J. R. (10) South Carolina
Jackson, Robert G. (4) North Indiana
Jahreiss, Ulrich (5) German South
James, William M. (4) New York
Jarvinen, Maija-Liisa (R) Finland-Finnish Provisional
Jdrvinen, Pentti J. (6) Finland-Finnish Provisional
Jeffers, Elizabeth (R) West Ohio
Jefferson, A. G. (8) Virginia
Jelinek, Robert V. (R) Central New York
Jenkins, Marjorie (6) East Ohio
Jewell, Mary Jane (6) Detroit
Jimenez, Bienvinido J. (2) Northern Philippines
Joao, Silveira A. (R) Angola
Job, Rueben P. (3) South Dakota
John, Emmy Lou (4) Northern Illinois
Johns, Carol /. ( 10) Detroit
Johns, Charles E. (5) Wyoming
Johnson, Dorothy M. (10) Baltimore
Johnson, Edwinna P. (1) Liberia
Johnson, Ellis B. (10) Southern New England
Johnson, H. Sam (9) South Carolina
Johnson, Phyllis Hall (R) North Arkansas
Johnson, Thelma (1) West Ohio
Johnston, Paula (9) Rocky Mountain
Joiner, Donald J. (3) Western Pennsylvania
Jones, Albert W. (7) Southwest Texas
Jones, Bevel (5) North Georgia
Jones, Donald J. (8) Central Illinois
Jones, Everett R. (6) Baltimore
Jones, Hughey L. (9) West Ohio
Jones, Jimmy S. (3) Florida
Jones, Jon W. (R) Kansas West
Jones, Sue S. (5) Alabama-West Florida
Jones, William C. (5) Texas
Jordan, Bert (3) Mississippi
Jordan, Charles W. (9) Northern Illinois
Jorem, Finn (R) Norway
Joyner, Alex ( 1) Virginia
Joyner, F. Belton, Jr. (3) North Carolina
Justo, Benjamin A. (4) Northern Philippines
Kaatz, Torrey A. (4) West Ohio
Kabamba, Kiboko (5) Southern Zaire
Kaiser, Samuel M. (3) North Indiana
Kdllstad, Torvald Sweden
Karblee, James D. (R) Liberia
Karls, Harold M. (R) Detroit
Karlsen, Elisabeth (7) Denmark
Kartwe, J. Nimeju (7) Liberia
Katayama, Masaichi (7) South Indiana
Katembo, Kashala (R) Southern Zaire
Katenga, Mbuya (2) North Shaba
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Kates, Robert L. (2) Mississippi
Kauls, Gloria H. (7) Minnesota
Keller, Ron L. (3) West Michigan
Kelsey, Joan T. (6) West Michigan
Kendall, Richard V. (2) Pacific and Southwest
Kendall, Wesley W. (4) Rocky Mountain
Kennedy, Stanley C. (10) ■-"-^o^^
Kent, Harry R. (2) South Carohna
Key, William R. (5) South Georgia
Kim, Hae-Jong (R) Northern New Jersey
Kim, Thomas (4) Northwest Texas
Kinard, Norma J. (6) Central Pennsylvania
King, John Q. T. (4) Southwest Texas
Kirby, Wallace H. (2) North Carolina
Kirk, R. L. (R) Northwest Texas
Kirkley, Charles F. (5) Baltimore
Kirkman, John (7) Pacific and Southwest
Klaiher, Walter (R) German South
Kleszczynski, Adam (R) •• ,^P'^"^
Kluck, Homer R. (4) Central Texas
Knecht, David F. (R) North Dakota
Knowles, Grady (2) California-Nevada
Knox, J. Lloyd (6) .....Florida
Knudsen, Harold C. (2) Rocky Mountam
Knudson, Kristin (3) California-Nevada
Kohlhepp, Glenn B. (2) Western Pennsylvania
Kramer, Dorothy (6) Wyoming
Kriewald, Diedra H. (R) Virginia
Krueger, Delton H. (7) Minnesota
Kruse, Ruth W. (4) Nebraska
Kuczma, Adam (6) fol^"'^
Kumbe, Alua (R) Central Zaire
Lamar, Charles L. (2) Louisville
Lamb, Raymond R. (9) Detroit
Lance, Bert (8) North Georgia
Landwehr, AHhur J. (7) Nori:hem Illinois
Langford, Thomas A. (5) Western Nort:h Carolina
Lanning, Dean A. (5) Northern New Jersey
LaPoint, Donna (8) California-Nevada
Lasher, William A. (3) Troy
Laster, Kelly (R) Pacific and Southwest
LaTumo, Ivan L. (9) Missoun East
Laue, James H. (2) Missoun East
LaVelle, Larry D. (8) •■ ^^^'^
Lavery, Barbara (1) Baltimore
Lawson, David J. (5) South Indiana
Lawson, James (1) Pacific and Southwest
Laycock, Evelyn (7) Holston
Lebron, Dilca (3) New York
Ledbetter, Pamela G. (R) Peninsula
Lee, Charles H. (4) California-Nevada
Lee, Clay F., Jr. (10) Mississippi
Leggett, J. Willard, III (3) Mississippi
Lenox, Asbury (4) Texas
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LeSuer, Arlene (1) East Ohio
Letzler, Thomas A. (8) East Ohio
Lewis, William B. (5) Southern Illinois
Lifsey, Roy (3) South Georgia
Lile, R. Kenneth (3) Louisville
Ling, Carl C. (3) West Ohio
Liotta, Ellen C. (1) West Virginia
Lippse, Charles E. (3) Holston
Litton, Alice E. (9) Kentucky
Lively, Joe L, Jr. (7) Florida
Lodi, Esena (R) Central Zaire
Loflin, Jack M. (R) Mississippi
Lofton, J. W. (R) North Arkansas
Logan, James C. (5) Virginia
Looney, Richard C. (1) Holston
Lorch, Basil H., Jr. (2) South Indiana
Love, John L. (10) Central New York
Loveless, Charles W. (5) West Ohio
Loyd, W. Harold (R) Central Illinois
Lucas, Aubrey K. (4) Mississippi
Lundgren, Monica (7) Finland-Swedish Provisional
Lundquist, C. David (9) West Michigan
Lundy, John T. (2) Holston
Lundy, Robert F. (4) Holston
Lupo, C. J., Jr. (5) South Carolina
Lutrick, Charles E. (9) Northwest Texas
Lux, John E. (5) Nebraska
Lux, William E. (3) Iowa
Lyght, Ernest S. (1) Northern New Jersey
Lyman, Mary Grace (1) New York
Macaso, Alberto F. (7) Middle Philippines
Maclure, J. Stuart (4) Great Britain
Magbee, Thurman (4) Oklahoma
Magdowski, Axel (6) German Northwest
Mahon, Eldon B. (2) Central Texas
Malac, Vlasta (3) Czechoslovakia
Mallonee, Thomas L. (3) Western North CaroHna
Mann, Robert (1) Central New York
Manuel, Andres (3) Mindanao
Marrero, Andres (R) Puerto Rico
Marsh, Shirley M. (1) Nebraska
Marshall, Carolyn M. (7) South Indiana
Martin, Bob R. (2) North Georgia
Martin, John (7) Missouri East
Martin, S. Walter (4) South Georgia
Martinez, Fernando Ordaz Mexico
Martinez, Joel N. (R) Rio Grande
Martinez, Sam G. (R) Rio Grande
Masman, T. Todd (4) West Virginia
Mather, P. Boyd (R) Iowa
Matherson, Thalia (4) North Texas
Mathison, John Ed (3) Alabama-West Florida
Matthews, Heyiry M. (4) Virginia
Maundo, Gouveia L. (2) Angola
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Maxwell, Loren E. (8) South Indiana
May, Felton E. (6) Peninsula
May, Rebecca (6) Memphis
Mayfield, James L. (R) Southwest Texas
Mayo, Jerry (R) Tennessee
Mayo, Kabila Wakubangi (1) North Shaba
Mayson, Margie J. (3) Central New York
McAdams, Charles K. (8) North Carolina
McAdams, Emil D. (7) Louisville
McCabe, John S. (8) Northern Illinois
McCallum, Marvin H. (6) Detroit
McCartney, William A. (4) East Ohio
McClary, Janice K. (7) Troy
McCleskey, J. Lawrence (4) Western North Carolina
McConnell, Bruce E. (6) Oregon-Idaho
McConnell, Emery (9) South Indiana
McConnell, Sam P. (10) Holston
McCord, Durward (10) Tennessee
McCormack, James H. (8) West Ohio
McCullough, June D. (5) Southern New Jersey
McCune, Robert J. (2) Central New York
McGuire, Douglas L. (7) Louisiana
Mcintosh, Danny (6) Rocky Mountain
McKenzie, Leon (8) Pacific and Southwest
McKinstry, Sylvia (1) Texas
McKoy, William A. (6) North Georgia
McLean, Roderick M. (10) North Indiana
McMahon, Joseph A. (10) Western Pennsylvania
McMullin, Nancy (8) Missouri East
McReynolds, Marvin P. (3) Kansas West
Meadors, Marshal L., Jr. (6) South Carolina
Meares, John M., Sr. (5) North Carolina
Meek, Mary Lou (R) Southern Illinois
Mendenhall, Don (R) Iowa
Mendoza, Arsenio P. (R) Northwest Philippines
Mequi, Bonifacio B., Jr. (1) Iowa
Mercer, Charles H. (1) North Carolina
Merrow, Leta L. (8) Western New York
Messer, Donald E. (R) Rocky Mountain
Meuschke, Paul J. (5) Western Pennsylvania
Mevis, Joyce (7) Wisconsin
Michelmann, Heinrich (R) German Southwest
Middleton, Samuel T. (6) South Carolina
Middleton, Wayne B. (8) Detroit
Miles, John P. (4) Little Rock
Millard, Kent (R) South Dakota
Miller, Elizabeth (6) Oklahoma
Miller, G. Jackson (3) Central Pennsylvania
Miller, Maynard L. (2) Minnesota
Millett, William H. (7) Eastern Pennsylvania
Mills, Vernon (7) New Mexico
Mintum, Donald C. (8) Wyoming
Minus, Paul M. (1) West Ohio
Mitchell, Earl D. (R) Oklahoma
Moffet, Gretta M. (2) Pacific and Southwest
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Mohring, A. Jean (3) Nebraska
Montgomery, Allen D. (10) North Alabama
Montgomery, Ed (8) North Alabama
Montgomery, John C. (R) Missouri East
Moore, Elbert (10) Pacific Northwest
Moore, John V. (R) California-Nevada
Moore, Kathryn (7) Iowa
Moore, Leroy W. (5) Iowa
Moore, Lester L. (7) Iowa
Moore, Richard V. (4) Florida
Moore, Thomas P. (2) East Ohio
Morgan, Robert C. (3) North Alabama
Morris, William W. (5) Tennessee
Morrison, R. R. (9) Mississippi
Morrison, Susan M. (6) Baltimore
Morton, Hallie (2) Texas
Morton, Ted R., Jr. (7) South Carolina
Munden, C. Ebb, III (9) Nebraska
Munjoma, John E. (1) Zimbabwe
Munson-Young, Kathy (R) Yellowstone
Mustonen, Antti R. (R) Finland-Finnish Provisional
Mutasa, Beatrice (6) Zimbabwe
Muteb, Mufind K. (9) Southern Zaire
Mutti, A. F. (2) Missouri West
Myers, Cecil (3) North Georgia
Myers, Stacy D., Jr. (1) Eastern Pennsylvania
Nailor, Steve (2) Northern Illinois
Nantz, Letha (R) Red Bird Missionary
Nausner, Helmut (5) Austria Provisional
Nave , Lester D. (4) Virginia
Neal, Cecil (10) Missouri West
Needham, Ann (9) Oklahoma
NeSmith, Samuel E. (2) Virginia
Nestler, Frank H. (2) Central Illinois
Neth, G. Hubert (1) Missouri West
Nettleton, James L. (2) Southern Illinois
Nevin, Edwin C. (4) Alabama-West Florida
Newman, Ernest W. (6) Florida
Newman, M. Douglas (7) Virginia
Newton, Douglas C. (R) Alabama-West Florida
Nhatave, Angelo L. (2) Mozambique
Nichols , Frank A. (6) Iowa
Nichols, Henry H. (7) Eastern Pennsylvania
Nicholson, Anne D. (1) Eastern Pennsylvania
Nixon, Harold (R) Northwest Texas
Norris, Alfred L. (5) Louisiana
Norris, Gene A. (1) South Carolina
Norris, J. Allen (9) North CaroHna
Nsenga, Yumba Makangwa (R) North Shaba
Ntambo, Mulongo (R) North Shaba
Nugent, Randolph W., Jr. (9) New York
Nyama, Luhahi A. (6) Central Zaire
Odell, Russell T. (4) Central Illinois
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Oden, Tal (5) Oklahoma
Oden, William B. (4) Oklahoma
O'Donnell, Saranne P. (5) East Ohio
Oehler, Carolyn H. (9) Northern Illinois
Oertel, R. David (R) Central New York
Oetting, M. Christy (5) Missouri West
Ogden, John (9) North Texas
Okoko, Luhata (5) Central Zaire
Olson, George W. (3) Minnesota
Onema, Ekoko (3) Central Zaire
Ostrander, Bonnie M. (2) Western New York
on, Donald A. (10) Wisconsin
Outlaw, Margaret (R) Missouri East
Owen, Raymond H. (3) Oklahoma
Pableo, Librada C. (6) Mindanao
Pace, Ken (R) Mississippi
Page, Conrad M., Jr. (8) Central Pennsylvania
Page, Covey (7) Oklahoma
Pagett, Betty S. (6) California-Nevada
Pajusoo, Toomas Baltic Provisional
Palmer, Herberts. (R) Eastern Pennsylvania
Palmer, Miley E. (1) Central Illinois
Palmer, Ruth G. (R) Texas
Palos, Jose L. (5) Rio Grande
Parker, Richard S. (1) New York
Parker, Robert L. (1) Oklahoma
Pamamets, Olav Baltic Provisional
Parris, Shirley (7) New York
Parris, W. Alton (6) North Alabama
Parrott, Bob W. (R) Texas
Parsons, Norman W. (5) Western New York
Pascoal, Francisco (R) Angola
Patterson, John D. (7) Western Pennsylvania
Patterson, William G. (3) West Ohio
Pattillo, Daniel (5) North Georgia
Payne, Jack S. (deceased) Central Texas
Pearce, Richard W. (4) North Carolina
Persson, Ake (R) Sweden
Peters, James C, Sr (10) Western North Carolina
Peters, Kenneth (5) Louisville
Peterson, Clemmet A. (8) Minnesota
Pevahouse, Joe (9) Memphis
Pfaltzgraff, Richard C. (3) Iowa
Pfisterer, Ann Rader (6) Louisville
Phelps, Robert I. (5) Yellowstone
Phillips, J. Taylor (1) South Georgia
Phillips, Samuel B. (6) South Indiana
Pickett, Elizabeth (9) North Georgia
Pierce, Wade H. (6) North Carolina
Pike, Donald M. (8) Central Texas
Pinezaddleby, Robert (R) Oklahoma Indian Missionary
Pitcock, Louis (10) Central Texas
Pitney, Deborah (R) Alaska Missionan-
Pizarro, Victor E. (6) Puerto Rico
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Plowman, Howard L. (6) Oklahoma
Plummer, Kenneth H., Sr. (2) Central Pennsylvania
Poll, Manfred (5) Austria Provisional
Ponder, Reginald W. (6) North Carolina
Porter, John (3) Louisiana
Porter, Ray B. (R) Southern Ilhnois
Powrie, Alice E. (10) Peninsula
Pratt, Jessie A. (5) Eastern Pennsylvania
Price, Polly (R) New Mexico
Prigmore, LaFayette T., Jr. (R) Holston
Purdham, Charles B. (9) Minnesota
Queen, Thomas (5) Western North Carolina
Quick, Norman K. (8) West Ohio
Quick, William K. (5) Detroit
Quickel, Harold H. (8) Eastern Pennsylvania
Radde, Henry (R) Central Texas
Rader, Sharon Z. (2) West Michigan
Railey, Walker L. (5) North Texas
Rajamaa, Iris Ch. (1) Finland-Finnish Provisional
Ramsay, Charles E. (5) North Arkansas
Randolph, W. B. (6) Texas
Ravenhorst, Dorothy A. (9) Virginia
Ravenhorst, Henry L. (7) Virginia
Reed, James M. (1) Northern Illinois
Reed, James R. (2) Kansas West
Reid, William W. (10) Wyoming
Renshaw, Don F. (2) North Texas
Reskovac, Ann (R) Missouri West
Reyes, Ruben T. (R) Middle Philippines
Reynolds, Diane L South Indiana
Rhea, Clarence F. (2) North Alabama
Ricards, Betty P. (10) Southern 'New Jersey
Richards, Robert F. (8) Western Pennsylvania
Riddle, Barbara Williams (9) Florida
Ridenour, Don (3) Iowa
Riedel, Gerhard (R) German Democratic Republic
Riggin, Don L. (1) Little Rock
Riley, James Lee (7) Texas
Rimes, Marjorie (2) Kansas East
Rinehart, Joetta F. (6) Western North Carolina
Riskedal, R. Kenneth (3) Northern Hhnois
Rittgers, W. Glea (2) Kansas West
Robbins, Ronda L. (7) Western North Carolina
Roberts, Adrian J. (6) Kentucky
Roberts, Leigh (2) Wisconsin
Roberts, Rodell F. (9) Florida
Roberts, Sidney (9) Central Texas
Robinson, George P. (2) Western North Carohna
Rodgers, N. Alex (R) Louisville
Rogers, William F. (4) West Ohio
Ross, Ken Missouri East
Roughface, Thomas (9) Oklahoma Indian Missionary
Roughton, William W. (1) Florida
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Rowan, Jana R. (4) Florida
Ruach, Susan W. N. (R) South Indiana
Ruby, Sandra (10) South Indiana
Rudalevige, Donald J. (R) Southern New England
Rushing, Vaudra M. (1) Central Illinois
Sadio, Sydney S. (R) Southern New Jersey
Saito, Perry H. (5) Wisconsin
Sample, Tex (R) Missouri West
Samson, Restituto F. (8) Northwest Philippines
Samukinda, Kakoma (1) Southern Zaire
Sanchez, Danilo C. (R) Middle Philippines
Sanchez, Martha L. (6) Kansas West
Sand, Einar Norway
Sandidge, Rena (2) Southwest Texas
Sano, Roy I. (5) California-Nevada
Saunders, Margaret R. (7) North Carolina
Sayre, Charles A. (3) Southern New Jersey
Scales, Roland T. (1) Texas
Schairer, Jane (3) Detroit
Scheer, Dennis H. (R) Kansas West
Schell, Edwin A. (4) Baltimore
Schell, Walter M. (8) Central Pennsylvania
Schenck, Carl (R) Kansas East
Schneeberger, Vilem (6) Czechoslovakia
Schneider, James H. (R) Minnesota
Schneidereit, Harry (1) German Democratic Republic
Schiviebert, John (8) Oregon-Idaho
Scott, James R. (R) Little Rock
Scott, Ralph (9) Missouri West
Seals, Woodrow (5) Texas
Seamands, David A. (5) Kentucky
Seifert, Lois (5) Pacific and Southwest
Seitz, Robert (R) Sviitzerland-France
Self, Eddie (7) North Alabama
Selleck, Richard A. (R) West Michigan
Selph, Charles L. (6) Florida
Setterlund, Sue (6) Wisconsin
Severe, David L. (9) Oklahoma
Shaffer, Barbara M. (6) Alaska Missionary
Shaner, Harry E. (8) California-Nevada
Shashaguay, Bernard (8) West Michigan
Sheaffer, Lee B., Jr. (3) Virginia
Sheets, Herchel H. (9) North Georgia
Sherer, Ann B. (10) Texas
Sherman, William W., Jr. (5) North Carolina
Sherrer, John F., Sr. (1) Alabama-West Florida
Shettle, John T. (2) North Indiana
Shingler, Sara S. (6) South Carolina
Shivers, M. Russell (6) Southern New Jersey
Shook, Wallace T. (3) Texas
Short, Elizabeth (6) Southern Illinois
Shuler, James E. (6) Central Texas
Sieving, Walter A. (2) German Northwest
Silk, Denny M. (5) Nebraska
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Simmons, Norman (7) Kansas East
Simon, Blair (9) Eastern Pennsylvania
Sims, Hugo S. (1) South Carolina
Slaughter, Lorraine (R) West Virginia
Slaughter, Nancy W. (5) West Virginia
Slentz, Helen H. (9) California-Nevada
Sloan, Lillian U. (5) Western Pennsylvania
Smith, Judy (4) Oregon-Idaho
Smith, Maudessa P. (6) Mississippi
Smith, Paul H. (4) West Virginia
Smith, Robert (6) Pacific and Southwest
Smith, Scott (1) North Texas
Smyth, Robert K. (8) Southern New Jersey
Snyder, Robert D. (3) East Ohio
Soderstrom, Caty (R) Finland-Swedish Provisional
Sofge, J. Tom, Jr. (7) Florida
Sollenberger, Hildegard (10) Central Pennsylvania
Solomon, Dan E. (7) Southwest Texas
Soriano, Benjamin (R) Mindanao
Souders, Robert E. (1) Southern Illinois
Spain, Robert H. (7) Tennessee
Spear, James E. (5) Central New York
Speer, Aubrey B. (8) Missouri West
Spence, Frances (R) Western Pennsylvania
Spencer, Jack E. (5) Western Pennsylvania
Spencer, Lester H. (5) Alabama-West Florida
Spieth, Sharon C. (3) East Ohio
Sprague, C. Joseph (1) West Ohio
Springman, Thomas R. (1) Central Pennsylvania
Sprouls, J. Clifton (5) Oklahoma
Stanton, Joyce B. (1) Detroit
Stapleton, J. Gordon (3) Peninsula
Starkey, Lycurgus M. (5) Missouri East
Stames, Thomas C. (5) Baltimore
Staubach, William T., Jr. (2) New York
Staublin, Patricia Northern Illinois
Steach, Ruth L. (2) Pacific Northwest
Steeger, Hans-Albert (R) German Northwest
Steele, Chester R. (9) Texas
Stegall, Karl K. (8) Alabama-West Florida
Stein, Neil L. (1) Missouri East
Stephenson, Janet E . (5) Iowa
Stephenson, Roy (7) Memphis
Stephenson, William T. (6) North Texas
Stevens, Robert W. (8) Pacific Northwest
Stewart, A. M. (3) Tennessee
Stewart, Ann R. (1) Baltimore
Stewart, George (R) Oregon-Idaho
Stewart, Karen A. (4) Western Pennsylvania
Stewart, MoUie M. (1) North Alabama
Stith, Forrest C. (9) Baltimore
Stockton, Thomas B. (1) Western North Carolina
Stockton, Wendall H. (R) North Mississippi
Stokes, Robert P. (9) Central Pennsylvania
Stoneking, John D. (8) Kansas East
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Strickland, Don (6) Texas
Stroman, Pat (3) Central Texas
Stuckey, Paul E. (8) West Ohio
Stumbo, John E. (6) Kansas East
Summerour, William F. (9) Pacific Northwest
Summers, James A. (1) Western North Carolina
Summers, Kenneth T., Jr. (4) Wyoming
Summers, Vance, Jr. (10) West Ohio
Sumner, Ted B., Jr. (8) Western North Carolina
Sun, Peter Y. K. (R) Baltimore
Supitran, Teresita (R) Southwest Philippines Provisional
Swales, William R. (5) Northern New York
Swank, C. William (10) West Ohio
Sweazy, Albert W. (8) Kentucky
Sweet, Elizabeth (3) Southern New England
Sweet, Leonard I. (7) Western New York
Sweet, Marilyn (R) Wyoming
Sweet, Robert K., Jr. (4) Southern New England
Swenson, Mary Ann (3) Pacific Northwest
Swofford, Ava (3) Missouri East
Tafolla, Olga G. (R) West Michigan
Talcott, Paul (1) Wisconsin
Tanner, George A. (9) Little Rock
Tarr, Margaret (R) North Texas
Tate, Godfrey L., Jr. (1) Virginia
Taylor, Blaine E. (9) Southern New England
Taylor, Edunn L. (2) Caribbean and the Americas
Taylor, Helen F. (1) Oklahoma
Taylor, Lorene (7) Oregon-Idaho
Taylor, Mary V. (10) Holston
Taylor, Thomas S. (7) East Ohio
Teeter, Bonner E. (2) Oklahoma
Tenney, Mary Lou (7) Central New York
Terrell, Marguerite C Iowa
Thomas, David W. (7) Oklahoma
Thomas, John J. (4) South Indiana
Thomason, Terry C Southern New England
Thomasson, Ruth (10) North Texas
Thompson, Annie (5) Baltimore
Thompson, Barbara R. (8) Baltimore
Thompson, Beckey (2) Oklahoma Indian Missionary
Thompson, Charles S. (3) West Virginia
Thompson, Glen D. (10) Iowa
Thompson, James N. (1) North Georgia
Thomburg, Richard A. (10) New York
Throckmorton, E. Ray (3) Kentucky
Timberlake, Richard H. (5) Holston
Toschak, Patricia Martin (10) Minnesota
Totten, Bonnie L. (6) Central New York
Totten, Harold A. (8) Kansas West
Toumsend, Patricia (5) New York
Treese, Donald H. (5) Central Pennsylvania
Trost, Alice M. (8) Troy
Trost, Robert F. (10) Troy
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Trostle, M. Brent (9) Central Pennsylvania
Trotter, Mark (3) Pacific and Southwest
Trudeau, William G. (5) Alaska Missionary
Truitt, Richard 0. (1) Wisconsin
Trundle, John N. (R) Holston
Turner, Annie Mae (R) Alabama-West Florida
Turner, Cleo (3) Pacific and Southwest
Turner, Richard D. (7) Nebraska
Turpin, J. Francis (R) Peninsula
Turigg, Aimee W. (4) Western Pennsylvania
Tyrrell, Margaret (6) Virginia
Tyson, Vernon C. (R) North Carolina
Uetela, Andre (R) Mozambique
Ulmer, B. Susan (R) South Carolina
Underwood, Walter L. (8) Texas
linger, E. Paul (4) Central Illinois
Uth, Finn (5) Denmark
Vanderbilt, Chester W. (2) Troy
VanStone, Jack N. (5) South Indiana
Vantine, Donald A. (R) Virginia
Vamer, John D. (3) Western Pennsylvania
Velez, Paulina (R) Puerto Rico
Venggo, Nonatu U. (3) Philippines
Verdin, Douglas F. (R) New York
Via, Bernard S., Jr. (7) Virginia
Vick, Catharine (1) North Carolina
Vickers, John E. (2) Alabama-West Florida
Viduya, Francisco, Jr. (6) Southwest Philippines Provisional
Vigilia, Justino R. (R) Northern Philippines
Vincent, Alonzo E. (3) Wisconsin
Vincent, James B. M. (1) Sierra Leone
Vining, Ken (R) North Georgia
Wahlstrom, LaRayne (6) South Dakota
Walker, D. Russell (R) California-Nevada
Walker, H. Thomas (5) Minnesota
Walker, James M. (3) Southwest Texas
Walker, John F. (5) Little Rock
Walker, William 0. (5) Oregon-Idaho
Waller, L. Glenn (1) Missouri West
Walter, Jean L. (R) Northern New Jersey
Walter, Theodore H. (4) South Carolina
Ward, Amy G. (6) Louisiana
Ward, Georgiana (10) West Ohio
Ward, Robert P. (1) Detroit
Ward, Rosemary C. (9) Detroit
Ware, Virgil H. (8) West Virginia
Washington, Rosa (5) California-Nevada
Washington, Stanley (10) East Ohio
Waterfield, Jim (8) Northwest Texas
Waters, Bob E. (2) Texas
Waters, Dale C. (9) West Virginia
Watkins, Bradley F. (7) Central Illinois
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Watson, W. Hamp (1) South Georgia
WajTTiire, Dale (3) Oklahoma
Weatherford, Ken (6) North Georgia
Weaver, Peter D. (9) Western Pennsylvania
Weaver, Welcome I. (4) North Indiana
Webb, Thomas C. (4) Central Pennsylvania
Webster, Roy E. (10) Louisville
Weinland, William J. (R) East Ohio
Weller, William L. (7) Southern New Jersey
Welti, Erika (R) Switzerland-France
Werlein, Ewing (8) Texas
West, J. Pete, Jr. (7) North Alabama
West, Maxine (4) Western North Carolina
White, David L., Jr. (3) South Indiana
White, Leonard (R) East Ohio
White, Raymon E. (7) Holston
White, Woodie W. (2) Detroit
Whitehurst, Betty (3) Virginia
Whitenack, Weldon A. (2) Iowa
Whittle, Charles D. (3) Northwest Texas
Whitworth, Virginia (R) Memphis
Wicklein, Helen (4) Baltimore
Wier, Delight B. (10) Central Illinois
Wilcox, Barbara B. (1) Florida
Wilder, Gamett (5) North Georgia
Wilke, Richard B. (4) Kansas West
Wilkins , Edward R. (5) Peninsula
Wilkinson, Larry D. (8) Western North Carolina
Willen, Howard H. (9) Louisville
Williams, Charles W. (5) Texas
Williams, Ira, Jr. (10) Northwest Texas
Williams, Scott A. (R) Central Pennsylvania
Williams, Ward R Southern Zaire
Williamson, D. Randall (R) North Georgia
Williamson, Odella B. (10) New York
Wilmoth, Rodney E. (10) Nebraska
Wilshusen, Jo Anne (9) Southwest Texas
Wilson, J. Lavon (6) Central Illinois
Wilson, Monz^ (7) Alabama-West Florida
Wilson, Ruth A. (9) West Ohio
Winebrenner, Guy (4) Peninsula
Winston, Joseph (R) Wisconsin
Wolf, John D. (1) North Indiana
Womeldorff, Porter J. (7) Central Illinois
Wong, Samuel Baltimore
Wood, W. Robert (R) Kentucky
Woodland, J. Philip (1) Louisiana
Woods, George C. (4) Louisville
Woods, Prenza L. (6) Southwest Texas
Woolridge, Eugene R., Jr. (8) Virginia
Wright, Harold E. (R) Western North Carolina
Wright, J. Howard (1) Western Pennsylvania
Wright, Richard L. (5) West Virginia
Wulfkuhle, Wesley (9) Kansas East
Wyatt, Marj' (R) Southern New England
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Wynne, Robin (R) Little Rock
Wyss, Christoph (1) Switzerland-France
Yaggy, Mary (8) Iowa
Yeddo, Donald (7) Northern New York
Yemba, Olenga A. (8) Central Zaire
Yingling, Lewis C. (10) Baltimore
Yoon, Kil Sang (9) East Ohio
Young, Benny (3) Virginia
Young, Betty J. (6) Northern New Jersey
Young, H. Claude, Jr. (3) Western North Carolina
Young, J. Eugene (7) Iowa
Young, Jerry (3) Oregon-Idaho
Young, John F. (7) West Ohio
Young, Loretta (9) West Virginia
Youngblood, Rebecca C. (R) North Mississippi
Yrigoyen, Charles, Jr. (10) Eastern Pennsylvania
Zabel, Nancy H. (7) Baltimore
Zabel, Walter J. (8) Baltimore
Zdk, Vladislav (R) Czechoslovakia
Zimmer, Ralph W. (R) Yellowstone
Zimmerman, David E. (7) Virginia
Zimmerman, DeWane (4) Pacific and Southwest
Zimmerman, Eugene M. (5) Florida
STANDING LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES
No. 1
CHURCH AND SOCIETY
To this committee shall be referred all petitions and resolutions relating to The
Book of Discipline, (1980), 111 70-76, 719, 738, 1201-16.
Place of Meeting: Room 310
Chairperson — Richard S. Parker (New York)
Vice-chairperson — Barbara B. Wilcox (Florida)
Secretary — Paul M. Minus (West Ohio)
Members Conference
Anderson, Betty Northwest Texas
Bahule, Andre N Mozambique
Bailey, H. Barry Central Texas
Bailey, William P., Jr Memphis
Ball, Lee Minnesota
Barnes, John 0., Jr Tennessee
Bean, Frank D., Sr Kentucky
Bigler, C. Vernon Western New York
Boe, Donna H Oregon-Idaho
BrawTi, J. Melvin Cahfomia-Nevada
Bruhaker, Ellen A West Michigan
Bums, Evelyn Southern New England
Cannon, Ralph A South Carolina
Carroll, B. F Central Texas
Carver, Donald L Iowa
Chrisentery, Inez W Louisiana
Clare, Cynthia Caribbean and the Americas
Clay, Henry C, Jr Mississippi
Cocke, Emmett W., Jr Virginia
Cook, Polly L Florida
Coots, Patti Pacific and Southwest
Copher, Marie North Georgia
Davies, Susan P Nebraska
Dew, William W California-Nevada
Dixon, J. D Louisville
Dolliver, James M Pacific Northwest
Dorsey, Frank L Kansas East
Douglas, Willard H., Jr Virginia
Dunn, Van Bogard East Ohio
Dyese, Nkulu Southern Zaire
Ewing, John L Southern New Jersey
Fenstermacher, Anita Owen North Indiana
Ferree, James W Western North CaroUna
Fischer, Heinz P German South
Gaddis, James H Holston
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Geis, Sally Rocky Mountain
Goldman, K. June Iowa
Gommer, Charles F., Jr Wyoming
Gordon, Betty S West Virginia
Gordon, Prentiss M North Mississippi
Green, William E Western Pennsylvania
Greet, Kenneth Great Britain
Hamilton, Richard E South Indiana
Harms, Avenell Kansas West
Harper, Pat Callbeck Yellowstone
Harris-Winton, Euba North Arkansas
Heacock, Jack. D Southwest Texas
Hemphill, William, Jr Peninsula
Hill, Judith C Central Pennsylvania
Johnson, Edwdnna P Liberia
Johnson, Thelma West Ohio
Joyner, Alex Virginia
Lavery, Barbara Baltimore
Lawson, James Pacific and Southwest
LeSuer, Arlene East Ohio
Liotta, Ellen C West Virginia
Looney, Richard C Holston
Lyght, Ernest S Northern New Jersey
Lyman, Mary Grace New York
Mann, Robert Central New York
Marsh, Shirley M Nebraska
Mayo, Kabila Wakubangi North Shaba
McKinstry, Sylvia Texas
Mequi , Bonifacio B., Jr Iowa
Mercer, Charles H North Carolina
Minus, Paul M West Ohio
Munjoma, John E Zimbabwe
Myers, Stacy D., Jr Eastern Pennsylvania
Neth, G. Hubert Missouri West
Nicholson, Anne D Eastern Pennsylvania
Norris, Gene A South CaroHna
Palmer, Miley E Central Illinois
Parker, Richard S New York
Parker, Robert L Oklahoma
Phillips, J. Taylor South Georgia
Rajamaa, Iris Ch Finland-Finnish Provisional
Reed, James M Northern Ilhnois
Riggin, Don L Little Rock
Roughton, William W Florida
Rushing, Vaudra M Central Illinois
Samukinda, Kakoma Southern Zaire
Scales, Roland T Texas
Schneidereit, Harry German Democratic Republic
Sherrer, John F., Sr Alabama-West Florida
Sims, Hugo S South Carolina
Smith, Scott North Texas
Souders, Robert E Southern Illinois
Sprague, C. Joseph West Ohio
Springman, Thomas R Central Pennsylvania
Stanton, Joyce B Detroit
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Steiyi, Neil L Missouri East
Stewart , Ann R Baltimore
Stewart, Mollie M North Alabama
Stockton, Thomas B Western North Carolina
Summers, James A Western North Carolina
Talcott, Paul Wisconsin
Tate, Godfrey L., Jr Virginia
Taylor, Helen F Oklahoma
Thompson, James N North Georgia
Truitt, Richard Wisconsin
Vick, Catharine North Carolina
Vincent, James B. M Sierra Leone
Waller, L. Glenn Missouri West
Ward, Robert P Detroit
Watson, W. Hamp South Georgia
Wilcox, Barbara B Florida
Wolf, John D North Indiana
Woodland, J. Philip Louisiana
Wright, J. Howard Western Pennsylvania
Wyss, Christoph Switzerland-France
No. 2
CONFERENCES
To this committee shall be referred all petitions and resolutions relating to The
Book of Discipline, (1980), %^\ 7-15, 22-26, 36-47, 505-7, 601-35, 657-706, 734-5.
Place of Meeting: Room 301
Chairperson — Jerry G. Bray, Jr. (Virginia)
Vice-chairperson— iS/iaron Z. Rader (West Michigan)
Secretary — Wallace H. Kirby (North Carolina)
Members Conference
Abbott, Beverly J Maine
Alexander, Steve Iowa
Andrews, David H Baltimore
Armentrout, John W West Ohio
Arnold, Tracy R Louisiana
Ashema, Mukandu Central Zaire
Barto, Reta T Eastern Pennsylvania
Beezley, Nell M Nebraska
Bellamy, Kathleen North Dakota
Beppler, Ronald Southern New Jersey
Blessing, Roy E West Virginia
Bond , R . H Memphis
Bray, Jerrj^ G. , Jr Virginia
Buttrey , D. Roscoe Tennessee
Carter, Joan E Baltimore
Casey, Robert T Virginia
Chaffee, Paul V Western Pennsylvania
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Grain, Dight Southern New England
Cromwell, Thomas L East Ohio
Dillon, 0. E Western North Carolina
Dixon, Norman E Central Illinois
Dodson, Malone North Georgia
Ela, Pedro L Middle Philippines
Forbes, James K South Indiana
Garrett, C. Dendy Iowa
Gibson, J. Nelson, Jr North Carolina
Golden, Jacob B Western North Carolina
Goodwin, B. C., Jr New Mexico
Gray, Ethel M Florida
Henderson, Mattie M West Ohio
Hicks, Granville A South Carolina
House, Jay W Central Pennsylvania
Hundley, George R North Alabama
Hunter, George G., Ill Florida
Hurtt, Jane West Ohio
Hutcherson, Guy K South Georgia
Jimenez, Bienvinido J Northern Philippines
Katenga, Mbuya North Shaba
Kates, Robert L Mississippi
Kendall, Richard V Pacific and Southwest
Kent, Harry R South Carolina
Kirby, Wallace H North Carolina
Knowles, Grady California-Nevada
Knudsen, Harold C Rocky Mountain
Kohlhepp, Glenn B Western Pennsylvania
Lamar, Charles L Louisville
Laue, James H Missouri East
Lorch, Basil H., Jr South Indiana
Lundy, John T Holston
Mahon, Eldon B Central Texas
Martin, Bob R North Georgia
Maundo, Gouveia L Angola
McCune, Robert J Central New York
Miller, Maynard L Minnesota
Moffet, Gretta M Pacific and Southwest
Moore, Thomas P East Ohio
Morton, Hallie Texas
Mutti, A. F Missouri West
Nailor, Steve Northern Illinois
NeSmith, Samuel E Virginia
Nestler, Frank H Central Illinois
Nettleton, James L Southern Illinois
Nhatave, Angelo L Mozambique
Ostrander, Bonnie M Western New York
Plummer, Kenneth H., Sr Central Pennsylvania
Rader, Sharon Z West Michigan
Reed, James R Kansas West
Renshaw, Don F North Texas
Rhea, Clarence F North Alabama
Rimes, Marjorie Kansas East
Rittgers, W. Glea Kansas West
Roberts, Leigh Wisconsin
The United Methodist Church 115
Robinson, George P Western North Carolina
Sandidge, Rena Southwest Texas
Shettle, John T North Indiana
Siering, Walter A German Northwest
Staubach, William T., Jr New York
Steach, Ruth L Pacific Northwest
Taylor, EdvAn L Caribbean and the Americas
Teeter, Bonner E Oklahoma
Thompson, Beckey Oklahoma Indian Missionary'
Vanderbilt, Chester W Troy
Vickers, John E Alabama-West Florida
Waters, Bob E Texas
White, Woodie W Detroit
Whitenack, Weldon A Iowa
No. 3
DISCIPLESHIP
To this committee shall be referred all petitions and resolutions relating to The
Book of Discipline, (1980), ^T 3, 16, 17, 19, 67-69, 273-5, 720, 732, 736, 1301-27,
1401-4.
Place of Meeting: Room 309
Chairperson — Robert C. Morgan (North Alabama)
Vice-chairperson — Pat Stroman (Central Texas)
Secretary — Elizabeth Sweet (Southern New England)
Members Conference
Adams, Don West Ohio
Allen, Joe B Texas
Anderson, James W East Ohio
Arnold, W. E North Arkansas
Bailey, Robert W South Carolina
Bates, Ralph K North Alabama
Beard, Jean J West Virginia
Bolinger, Nonie Central Illinois
Bondurant, Lillian K Holston
Bosomworth, E. L Southern Illinois
Brown, Gordon M New York
Brown, Lyle C Western New York
Burton, LaVeme B Little Rock
Bussey, Bess M Florida
Butts, R. Harold Alabama-West Florida
Case, Riley B North Indiana
Chaney, David E Northern Illinois
Cochran, Harold T West Ohio
Collins, Ann G North Carolina
Conklin, Faith Pacific and Southwest
Cope, Abigail J Northern New Jersey
Daughtery, V. L South Georgia
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Dickson, Frances Missouri West
Dings, Joyce E Central Illinois
Dinsmore, A. Bradford, Jr Florida
Driver, Barbara Kansas East
Duncan, Edward L Detroit
Dundas, Charles ■ Minnesota
Ebinger, Warren R Baltimore
Euts ler, R. Kern Virginia
Fife, David L Eastern Pennsylvania
Fisher, Bruce D Central Pennsylvania
Fitzgerald, Ernest A Western North Carolina
Flinn, Thomas W., Jr Baltimore
Fryer, JeffW Tennessee
Gadsden, James S South Carolina
Gustafson, Gus North Georgia
Hanson, John Wisconsin
Hanson, Scott Wyoming
Harper, Charles North Texas
Henderson, Betty A Eastern Pennsylvania
Henton, Jack H Memphis
Hering, Giinter German Democratic Republic
Hershberger, George Western Pennsylvania
Hill, William C Baltimore
Holmes, Zan W North Texas
Hutchinson, Charles L South Indiana
/to, Hidemi Rocky Mountain
Job, Rueben P South Dakota
Joiner, Donald J Western Pennsylvania
Jones, Jimmy S Florida
Jordan, Bert Mississippi
Joyner, F. Belton, Jr North Carolina
Kaiser, Samuel M North Indiana
Keller, Ron L West Michigan
Knudson, Kristin Cahfomia-Nevada
Lasher, William A Troy
Lebron, Dilca New York
Leggett, J. Willard, III Mississippi
Lifsey, Roy South Georgia
Lile, R. Kenneth Louisville
Ling, Carl C West Ohio
Lippse, Charles E Holston
Lux, William E Iowa
Malad, Vlasta Czechoslovakia
Mallonee, Thomas L Western North Carolina
Manuel, Andres Mindanao
Mathison, John Ed Alabama-West Florida
Mayson, Margie J Central New York
McReynolds, Marvin P Kansas West
Miller, G. Jackson Central Pennsylvania
Mohring, A. Jean Nebraska
Morgan, Robert C North Alabama
Myers, Cecil North Georgia
Olson, George W Minnesota
Onema, Ekoko Central Zaire
Owen, Raymond H Oklahoma
The United Methodist Church 117
Mmon Wj7/.am G^ West Ohio
Pfaltzffi-aff, Richard C j^^^
Porter, John r'""- ■
D-. ' r^ Louisiana
Kidenour, Don t
Riskedai^R Kenneth .3z;;;;z;;:::;z;:;zz: Northern "iiiiS
Sayre, Charles A Southern New Jersey
bchairer, Jane notr«t
Sheaffer, Lee B., Jr -^^^^f^^"
Shook, Wallace T .'.'.'.".".'.'.".'.'.'.'.".'.'.'.'.'.'.".'.'.".".'.' xfxa^
Snyder, Robert D ..........'........ East OWo
Spieth, Sharon C "' g^g^ q^^^
Stapleton, J. Gordon ..'.'.'.".'.'.'."..'. Peninsula
Stewart, A. M _i'eninsula
stroman,Pat :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;::: cenlTrTZ
Sweet, Elizabeth Southern New England
Swenson Mary Ann Pacific Northwest
r'Hf ' rl-T: Missouri East
rf ? w r- / West Virginia
Throckmorton, E. Ray Kentucky
Trotter, Mark p^.i^, and'southwest
Turner, Cleo. p^.i^, ^^^ Southwest
Vamer, John D. Western Pennsylvania
Venggo Nonato U Philippines
Vincent, Alomo E iir ■
]^f-.j--M ■zzz:z:z::z:::::z::£;i,;;^:^^
Waymire, Dale nnu
White, David L., Jr w? h""""
Whitehurst, Betty South Indiana
Young, H. Claude, Jr :::Z:ZZ::Z::::: West^ North 'CaSa
Y°""^'J^"^ Oregon-Idaho
No. 4
HIGHER EDUCATION
To this committee shall be referred all petitions and resolutions relating to The
Book of Discipline, (1980), Uli 722, 1601-8, 1612-22, 1603-2.
Place of Meeting: Room 321
Chairperson— r/zeodore H. Walter (South Carolina)
Vice-chairperson^/oan S. Hoover (Iowa)
Secretarj^— Mai H. Gray (Missouri West)
Aoey, Alfnr.':'" '^°'"--. . .
Ackerson, Merlin J... virpnia
Ade, Hans pV"- "•"^o^'a
Ash, John L., Ill :::::::. ^^""^" southwest
Baddour, Paul M ^!!!!^!!"!!!!!"!!!!!; N^^h
Mississippi
Mississippi
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Baker, Rudolph R., Jr North Georgia
Barckley, Kay C Pacific Northwest
Betts, Charles E North Alabama
Bolleter, Heinrich Switzerland-France
Borradaile, Earl E Detroit
Brodhead, B. Bums Eastern Pennsylvania
Bronson, Oswald P., Sr Florida
Campbell, Dennis M North Carolina
Carruth, Nancy M Louisiana
Carter, Earl B North Arkansas
Carter, T. Eugene Virginia
Clarke, Lambuth M Virginia
Colescott, Ted G Minnesota
Comette, Dan C West Michigan
Covington, Foye J South Carolina
Crouch, Edward C East Ohio
Crump, Edward L Tennessee
Current, Gloster B New York
Daniel, Mary North Georgia
Djundu , Lungi Central Zaire
Elmore, Paula B Holston
Fang, Marcus Wisconsin
Furio, V. Pete, Jr North Alabama
Gray, Mai Missouri West
Gray, Vivienne N Texas
Guillermo, Artemio R Iowa
Hager, Cornelius R Kentucky
Halvorsen, Carl W Southern New Jersey
Hardin, Paul Northern New Jersey
Hayakawa, John Pacific and Southwest
Heyward, John W., Jr Missouri East
Hilliard, David M., Jr Memphis
Mines, William A West Ohio
Hoover, Joan S Iowa
Jackson, Robert G North Indiana
James, William M New York
John, Emmy Lou Northern Illinois
Justo, Benjamin A Northern Philippines
Kaatz, Torrey A West Ohio
Kendall, Wesley W Rocky Mountain
Kim, Thomas Northwest Texas
King, John Q. T Southwest Texas
Kluck, Homer R Central Texas
Kruse, Ruth W Nebraska
Lee, Charles H California-Nevada
Lenox, Asbury Texas
Lucas, Aubrey K Mississippi
Lundy, Robert F Holston
Maclure, J. Stuart Great Britain
Magbee, Thurman Oklahoma
Martin S. Walter South Georgia
Masman, T. Todd West Virginia
Matherson, Thalia North Texas
Matthews, Henry M Virginia
McCartney, William A East Ohio
The United Methodist Church 119
McCleskey, J. Laurence Western North Carolina
Miles, John P Little Rock
Moore, Richard V Florida
Nevin, Edwin C Alabama-West Florida
Odell, Russell T Central Illinois
Oden, William B Oklahoma
Pearce, Richard W North Carolina
Rogers, William F West Ohio
Rowan, Jana R Florida
Sckell, Edwin A Baltimore
Smith, Judy Oregon-Idaho
Smith, Paul H West Virginia
Stewart, Karen A Western Pennsylvania
Summers, Kenneth T., Jr Wyoming
Sweet, Robert K., Jr Southern New England
Thomas, John J South Indiana
Twigg, Aimee W Western Pennsylvania
Unger, E. Paul Centrarillinois
Walter, Theodore H South Carolina
Weaver, Welcome I North Indiana
Webb, Thomas C Central Pennsylvania
West, Maxine Western North Carolina
Wicklein, Helen Baltimore
Wilke, Richard B Kansas West
Winebrenner , Guy Peninsula
Woods, George C Louisville
Zimmerman, DeWane Pacific and Southwest
No. 5
ORDAINED AND DIAGONAL MINISTRY
To this committee shall be referred all petitions and resolutions relating to The
Book of Discipline, (1980), «■«" 18, 50-9, 301-15, 401-53, 501-4, 508-31, 723-4, 725,
739, 740, 1609-11, 1623-5, 1626-9.
Place of Meeting: Room 308
Chairperson — William K. Quick (Detroit)
Vice-chairperson — Rosa Washington (California-Nevada)
Secretary' — Helmut Nausner (Austria Provisional)
Members Conference
Alguire, Frances M Northern Illinois
Bailey, Doreen M Central Pennsylvania
Baker, Jane West Ohio
Barrett, Nelda Central Texas
Bibbee, Kenyieth E East Ohio
Bjork, Virgil V North Indiana
Blankenship, Paul F Memphis
Bleyle, Deanna M Rocky Mountain
Bond. Jan Missouri West
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Brannon, William C North Alabama
Cadle, Shirley K West Ohio
Cain, Richard W Pacific and Southwest
Carr, Jimmy L Mississippi
Carter, R. F South Carolina
Clark, Terry L Central Illinois
Cooper, Mildred S Virginia
Crawford, David L West Michigan
Dotts, Ted Northwest Texas
Downie, Gerald L Central Illinois
Dunlap, Catherine M East Ohio
Dunlap, E. Dale Kansas West
Edge, Caroline B Southern New England
Eichler, Wanda H Detroit
Ewers, Duane A North Dakota
Fannin, Robert E Florida
Forsman, Don L New Mexico
Gauntt, Paul M North Alabama
Gebhart, Judith G West Ohio
Giles, David A Troy
Givhan, Bessie North Mississippi
Grabher, Jean Marie Kansas East
Hamilton, Tom W Florida
Hassinger, Susan W Eastern Pennsylvania
Hicks, W. Sue Holston
Hoke, Sandra Northern Illinois
Hughes, H. Hasbrouck, Jr Virginia
Huie, Janice R Southwest Texas
Hurley, Kara P Western North Carolina
Ives, S. Clifton Maine
Iwamoto, Edward T Pacific Northwest
Jahreiss, Ulrich German South
Johns, Charles E -. Wyoming
Jones, Bevel North Georgia
Jones, Sue S Alabama-West Florida
Jones, William C Texas
Kabamba, Kiboko Southern Zaire
Key, William R South Georgia
Kirkley, Charles F Baltimore
Langford, Thomas A Western North Carolina
banning. Dean A Northern New Jersey
Lawson, David J South Indiana
Leujis, William B Southern Illinois
Logan, James C Virginia
Loveless, Charles W West Ohio
Lupo, C. J., Jr South Carolina
Lux, John E Nebraska
McCullough, June D Southern New Jersey
Meares, John M., Sr North Carolina
Meuschke, Paul J Western Pennsylvania
Moore, Leroy W Iowa
Morris, William W Tennessee
Nausner, Helmut Austria Provisional
Norris, Alfred L Louisiana
Oden, Tal Oklahoma
The United Methodist Church 121
O'Donnell, Saranne P East Ohio
Oetting, M. Christy Missouri West
Okoko, Luhata Central Zaire
Palos, Jose L Rio Grande
Parsons, Norman W Western New York
Pattillo, Daniel North Georgia
Peters, Kenneth Louisville
Phelps , Robert I Yellowstone
Poll , Manfred Austria Provisional
Pratt, Jessie A Eastern Pennsylvania
Queen, Thomas Western North Carolina
Quick, William K Detroit
Railey, Walker L North Texas
Ramsay, Charles E North Arkansas
Saito, Perry H Wisconsin
Sano, Roy I California-Nevada
Seals, Woodrow Texas
Seamands, David A Kentucky
Seifert, Lois Pacific and Southwest
Sherman, William W., Jr North Carolina
Silk, Denny M Nebraska
Slaughter, Nancy W West Virginia
Sloan, Lillian U Western Pennsylvania
Spear, James E Central New York
Spencer, Jack E Western Pennsylvania
Spencer, Lester H Alabama-West Florida
Sprouls, J. Clifton Oklahoma
Starkey, Lycurgus M Missouri East
Starnes, Thomas C Baltimore
Stephenson, Janet E Iowa
Swales, William R Northern New York
Thompson, Annie Baltimore
Timberlake , Richard H Holston
Townsend, Patricia New York
Treese, Donald H Central Pennsylvania
Trudeau, William G Alaska Missionary
Uth, Finn Denmark
VanStone, Jack N South Indiana
Walker, H. Thomas Minnesota
Walker, John F Little Rock
Walker, William Oregon-Idaho
Washington, Rosa California-Nevada
Wilder, Gamett North Georgia
Wilkins, Edward R Peninsula
Williams, Charles W Texas
Wright, Richard L West Virginia
Zimmerman , Eugene M Florida
No. 6
GLOBAL MINISTRIES
To this committee shall be referred all petitions and resolutions relating to The
Book of Discipline, (1980), '^ 721, 731, 741, 1501-72.
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Place of Meeting: Room 307
Chairperson — C. Rex Bevins (Nebraska)
Vice-chairperson — Ann Rader Pfisterer (Louisville)
Secretary — Ruth Daugherty (Eastern Pennsylvania)
Members Conference
Aguilar, Cliff. Pacific and Southwest
Aherrera, Lydia S Phihppines
Ainger, Lois Great Britain
Allen, Elizabeth Southern New England
Anderson, Carolyn M East Ohio
Anderson, Marlene J Florida
Appelgate , William Iowa
Avey, Sue R West Ohio
Bailey, William P., Jr Holston
Bailor, Max A Sierra Leone
Bamett, Vemie T Central Illinois
Baumgardner, Robert Northwest Texas
Benjamin, JoAnn A Minnesota
Bethea, Mary E Western North Carolina
Bevins, C. Rex Nebraska
Billingsley, Anita Virginia
Budd, Warren North Georgia
Campbell, Foy Alabama- West Florida
Capen, Beth New York
Carrington, John E New York
Christopher, Sharon Brown Wisconsin
Christy, John H., Jr Western North Carolina
Chun, May C Pacific and Southwest
Cleveland, J. Fay Western New York
Cloyd, Thomas H Tennessee
Connelly, Brenda J Missouri East
Conoivay, Merlin D North Mississippi
Coppedge, Helen Rhea South Georgia
Crocker, Hugh D Western Pennsylvania
Crowson, Lyscum E West Virginia
Dahl, Stephen A Northern Illinois
Daugherty, Ruth Eastern Pennsylvania
Davidson , Sue New Hampshire
Davis, James T West Ohio
Dicken, John R North Indiana
Dilgard, Charles K West Ohio
Dillard, F. Douglas, Jr Virginia
Edmonds, Claude A Eastern Pennsylvania
Ellsworth, Jimmie R Iowa
Emerson, Joe G South Indiana
Ernst, Sally Western Pennsylvania
Fanning, Gerry T Tennessee
Fannings, Helen Northern Illinois
Farts, Richard B Virginia
Farmer, Marilyn R Troy
Finkbeiner, Melvin M Pacific Northwest
Fish, Doris Little Rock
Fought, Floyd F West Ohio
The United Methodist Church 123
Freemyer, Pat North Arkansas
Garfield, Sharon K Missouri West
Garrett, Peggj- M North Indiana
Garrison, Langdon H Alabama-West Florida
Goodgame, Gordon C Holston
Grimes, Johnnie Marie North Texas
Hamrick, Leon C North Alabama
Harvey, William R East Ohio
Haverstock, Zedna Central Pennsylvania
Hellsten, Erik G Finland-Swedish Provisional
Henderson, Herbert H West Virginia
Hilton. David L Red Bird Missionary'
Hooper, Wilodyne C Texas
Jdrvinen, Peniti J Finland-Finnish Provisional
Jenkins, Marjorie East Ohio
Jewell, Mary Jane Detroit
Jones, Everett R Baltimore
Kelsey, Joan T West Michigan
Kinard, Xorma J Central Pennsylvania
Knox, J. Lloyd Florida
Kramer, Dorothy Wyoming
Kuczma , Adam Poland
Magdowski, Axel German Northwest
May, Felton E Peninsula
May, Rebecca.... Memphis
McCallum, Marvin H Detroit
McConnell, Bruce E Oregon-Idaho
Mcintosh, Danny Rocky Mountain
McKoy, William A North Georgia
Meadors, Marshall L., Jr South Carolina
Middleton, Samuel T South Carolina
Miller, Elizabeth Oklahoma
Morrison , Susan M Baltimore
Mutasa, Beatrice Zimbabwe
Newman, Ernest W Florida
Nichols, Frank A Iowa
Nyama, Luhahi A Central Zaire
Pableo, Librada C Mindanao
Pagett, Betty S California-Nevada
Parris, W. Alton North Alabama
Pfisterer, Ann Rader Louisville
Phillips, Samuel B South Indiana
Pierce, Wade H North Carolina
Pizarro. Victor E Puerto Rico
Plowman, Howard L Oklahoma
Ponder, Reginald W North Carolina
Ra ndolph , W. B Texas
Rinehart, Joetta F Western North Carolina
Roberts, Adria n J Kentuckv
Sanchez, Martha L Kansas West
Schneeberger, Vilem Czechoslovakia
Setterlund. Sue Wisconsin
Shaffer, Barbara M Alaska Missionar\-
Shingler. Sara S South Carolina
Shivers. M. Russell Southern New Jersev
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Short, Elizabeth Southern Illinois
Shuler, James E Central Texas
Smith, Maudessa P Mississippi
Smith, Robert Pacific and Southwest
Stephenson, William T North Texas
Strickland , Don Texas
Stumbo, John E Kansas East
Totten, Bonnie L Central New York
Tyrrell, Margaret Virginia
Viduya, Francisco, Jr Southwest Philippines Provisional
Wahlstrom, LaRayne South Dakota
Ward, Amy G Louisiana
Weatherford , Ken North Georgia
Wilson, J. Lavon Central Illinois
Woods, Prenza L Southwest Texas
Young, Betty J Northern New Jersey
No. 7
LOCAL CHURCH
To this committee shall be referred all petitions and resolutions relating to The
Book of Discipline, (1980), ""t 48-49, 101-110, 201-269, 2519-44.
Place of Meeting: Room 323
Chairperson — Dan E. Solom.on (Southwest Texas)
Vice-chairperson — Joseph B. Bethea (North Carolina)
Secretary — Carolyn M. Marshall (South Indiana)
Members Conference
Althouse, Kay East Ohio
Appleby, William F : North Mississippi
Batten, James A New Hampshire
Bethea, Joseph B North CaroHna
Beyer, Rebecca P Pacific Northwest
Blomquist, Paul F Detroit
Booth, Dale Little Rock
Boots, Wilson T New York
Bozeman, W. Scott Florida
Brand, Gene North Arkansas
Brannen, Mary A Texas
Brummet, Don Pacific and Southwest
Church, Gladys West Michigan
Clendaniel, Virginia L Peninsula
Clinard, Hubert C Western North Carolina
Cole, Calvin H Central Pennsylvania
Cook, Shirley Detroit
Crickard, Elsie J Kansas West
Crompton, Wesley R Wyoming
Dalton, Mary H Western North Carolina
Davis, Homer H West Virginia
The United Methodist Church 125
Day, Samuel S Rocky Mountain
Dekle, Joe North Georgia
DeLong, Dale F West Ohio
DelPino, Jerome K Southern New England
Dickens, Leota West Virginia
Dillard, R. L., Jr North Texas
Edgar, Charles E Central Pennsylvania
Edwards, Benjamin T West Ohio
Els, Albrecht German Southwest
Felkner, Myrtle Iowa
Fenstermacher, Edwin A North Indiana
Flanagan, Hu bert North Georgia
Foockle, Harry F Missouri West
Giddens, Joseph L South Georgia
Gilbert, Tommy D Mississippi
Gramling, Polly South Carolina
Gray, Eileen Western Pennsylvania
Green, Donna Langlas R Wisconsin
Hancock, C. Wilbur^e South Georgia
Harkness, Shepherd G East Ohio
Hartje, Betty R Kentucky
Helton, Fred Red Bird Missionary
Henry, Luther W Central Texas
Hutchins, Joshua Baltimore
loelu, Tapuni. California-Nevada
Jones, Albert W Southwest Texas
Karlsen, Ehsabeth Denmark
Kartice, J. Nimeju Liberia
Katayama, Masaichi South Indiana
Kauls, Gloria H Minnesota
Kirkman, John Pacific and Southwest
Krueger, Deltvn H Minnesota
Landwehr, Arthur J Northern Illinois
Laycock, Evelyn Holston
Lively, Joe I . , Jr Florida
Lundgren, Monica Finland-Swedish Provisional
Macaso, Alberto F Middle Philippines
Marshall, Carolyn M South Indiana
Martin , John Missouri East
Mc Adams, Emil D Louisville
McClary, Janice K Troy
McGu ire , Douglas L Louisiana
Mevis, Joyce Wisconsin
Millett, William H Eastern Pennsylvania
Mills, Vernon New Mexico
Moore, Kathrj-n Iowa
Moore, Lester L Iowa
Morton, Ted /?., Jr., South Carolina
Newman , M. Douglas Virginia
Nichols, Henry H Eastern Pennsylvania
Page, Covey Oklahoma
Parris, Shirley New York
Patterson, John D Western Pennsylvania
Ravenhorst , Henrj- L Virginia
Riley, James Lee Texas
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Robbins, Ronda L Western North Carolina
Saunders, Margaret R North Carolina
Self, Eddie North Alabama
Simmons, Norman Kansas East
Sofge, J. Tom, Jr Florida
Solomon, Dan E Southwest Texas
Spain, Robeyi H Tennessee
Stephenson, Roy Memphis
Sweet, Leonard I Western New York
Taylor, Lorene Oregon-Idaho
Taylor, Thomas S East Ohio
Tenney, Mary Lou Central New York
Thomas, David W Oklahoma
Turner, Richard D Nebraska
Via, Bernard S., Jr Virginia
Watkins, Bradley F Central IlHnois
Weller, William L Southern New Jersey
West, J. Pete, Jr North Alabama
White, Raymon E Holston
Wilson, Monza Alabama- West Florida
Womeldorff, Porter J Central Illinois
Yeddo, Donald Northern New York
Young, J. Eugene Iowa
Young, John F West Ohio
Zabel, Nancy H Baltimore
Zimmerman, David E Virginia
No. 8
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
To this committee shall be referred all petitions and resolutions relating to The
Book of Discipline, (1980), •:•" 20, 707-16, 726, 733, 901-12, 916-38, 1701-9, 1801-44.
Place of Meeting: Room 319
Chairperson — Barbara Thompson (Baltimore)
Vice-chairperson — Walter L. Underwood (Texas)
Secretary' — Robert W. Stevens (Pacific Northwest)
Members Conference
Bailey, Joe North Mississippi
Bauman, Lawrence North Georgia
Biggs , M. Mouzon , Jr Oklahoma
Bittner, Dwight M Western Pennsylvania
Blaising, Mark J North Indiana
Bond, Kendall New Mexico
Brasivell, Kermit L North Carolina
Brewster, Jerrj' Memphis
Brumfield, Welton H., Jr Louisiana
Bu rleson , Clint D North Arkansas
The United Methodist Church 127
Burns, Marjorie Central Texas
Carder, Kenneth L Holston
Chevalier, David "!!!"!!!";!;;";;;";;;;;"! Wisconsin
Clayton, Michael R Lj^je Rock
Corderman, Delos D '.South Carolina
Crouch, Ernest. Tennessee
Dailey, Charles M East Ohio
Darling, Howard H New York
Day, R. Randy Z," ZZZ.'.".'.'. New York
Deel, William S West Virginia
Dolsen, David Rocky Mountain
dos Santos, Manuel T Angola
Dunlap, G. Alan Nebraska
Escamilla, Roberto Southwest Texas
Eurey, Charles W Western North Carolina
Famsworth, Alton U Central New York
Farrell Leighton North Texas
Fields, Richard E South Carolina
Finkbiner, Frank Pacific and Southwest
Foster, Betty Jean Minnesota
Freeman, Florence Southern New England
Gordon Myrtle R North Alabama
Gnle, Lester L North Indiana
Gunn Neil. ...^ Mississippi
Hamilton, Charles P Florida
Henry, G.Edward .ZZ".'.' ■."■■.' Louisville
2''/hb^.-oVV. Oklahoma
Holtsford, A. Philip Northern Illinois
Hopkins, Carolyn South Georgia
Hunter, Ann E Florida
Jefferson, AG Virginia
Jones, Donald J Central Illinois
L^"^^' ^^I^ North Georgia
LaPoint, Donna California-Nevada
LaVelle, Larry D lo^^
Letzler, Thomas A East Ohio
.We//, Loren ^.. '.South Indiana
JJ'o'^u'"'; ?^?^' ^ North Carolina
McCabe, John S Northern Illinois
McCormack, James H West Ohio
JI*'?/?.'^' Jr^°" ".".'.'.'.".". Pacificand Southwest
McMullm Nancy Missouri East
5J^iir'' fxf ^■••,n- Western New York
Middleton, Wayne B Detroit
Mintum, Donald C .Z.'.Z.'Z Wyoming
Montgomery Ed.. North Alabama
Page, Conrad M., Jr Central Pennsvlvania
Ir^' ^7\T^ ^ Minnesota
Pike, Donald M Central Texas
Quick, Norman K West Ohio
Quickel Harold H Eastern Pennsvlvania
Richards, Robert F Western Pennsylvania
fTn V ff ^Vi^ ^ Northwest Philippines
?J \^''fi!^ Central Pennsylvania
Schmebert, John Oregon-Idaho
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Shaner, Harry E California- Nevada
Shashaguay, Bernard West Michigan
Smyth, Robert K Southern New Jersey
Speer, Aubrey B Missouri West
Stegall, Karl K Alabama-West Florida
Stevens, Robert W Pacific Northwest
Sto7ieking, John D Kansas East
Stuckey, Paul E West Ohio
Sumner, Ted B., Jr Western North Carolina
Sweazy, Albert W Kentucky
Thompson, Barbara R Baltimore
Totten, Harold A Kansas West
Trost, Alice M Troy
Underwood, Walter L Texas
Ware, Virgil H West Virginia
Waterfield , Jim Northwest Texas
Werlein, Ewing Texas
Wilkinson, Larry D Western North Carolina
Woolridge, Eugene R., Jr Virginia
Yaggy, Mary Iowa
Yemba, Olenga A Central Zaire
Zabel, Walter J Baltimore
No. 9
COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES
To this committee shall be referred all petitions and resolutions relating to The
Book of Discipline, (1980), n 270-2, 717-8, 737, 913-5, 1001-7.
Place of Meeting: Room 303
Chairperson — Carolyn H. Oehler (Northern Illinois)
Vice-chairperson — George L. Berry (North Mississippi)
Secretary — Forrest C. Stith (Baltimore)
Members Conference
Abbott, Clifford M Alabama-West Florida
Allred, G. Howard Western North Carolina
Bailey, Wesley Western North Carolina
Barger, Jeanne D Western New York
Beal, Jim North Arkansas
Berry, George L North Mississippi
Blake, Bruce P Kansas West
Butler, Phyllis P Baltimore
Carver, Phil Iowa
Castuera, Ignacio Pacific and Southwest
Cherry, William T Eastern Pennsylvania
Chiles, Robert K West Ohio
Colley, Carol Oregon-Idaho
Cox, Ray, Jr South Georgia
Crist, Dollie W Florida
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Cummins, Marlene Southern Illinois
Curameng, Isagani A Northwest Philippines
Curtis, Alecia Alabama- West Florida
Daughenbaugh, Howard L Central Illinois
Davison, James J Southern New Jersey
Dew, Jack Louisiana
Dixon, Sam W North Carolina
Donner, James L Western Pennsylvania
Dowell, Jean Minnesota
Duecker, R. Sheldon North Indiana
Duncan, Parker Western North Carolina
Elmore, S. Joe North Alabama
Engelman, Kenneth Wisconsin
Ensminger, J. Neal Holston
Fernandez, Arturo M California-Nevada
Fitts, Gladys M Tennessee
Freeman, G. Ross South Georgia
Garza, Oscar 0., IV Rio Grande
Goens, Ray W Texas
Goldschmidt, Victor W North Indiana
Gordon, Jinny Central Illinois
Green, Mareyjoyce East Ohio
Haaf, Jacquehne D New York
Hammer, Patricia Pacific and Southwest
Hardcastle, James C Peninsula
Harlow, Ruth A Troy
Harris, William M Southwest Texas
Hart, Joseph T Virginia
Heam, J. Woodrow Louisiana
Hendrix, Clelia D South Carolina
Holland, Bettilou Northern New Jersey
Howard, John N Holston
Johnson, H. Sam South Carolina
Johnston, Paula Rocky Mountain
Jones, Hughey L West Ohio
Jordan, Charles W Northern Illinois
Lamb, Raymond R Detroit
LaTumo, Ivan L Missouri East
Litton, Alice E Kentucky
Lundquist, C. David West Michigan
Lutrick, Charles E Northwest Texas
McConnell, Emery South Indiana
Morrison, R. R Mississippi
Munden, C. Ebb, III Nebraska
Muteb, Mufind K Southern Zaire
Nave, Lester D Virginia
Needham, Ann Oklahoma
Norris, J. Allen North Carolina
Nugent, Randolph W., Jr New York
Oehler, Carolyn H Northern Illinois
Ogden, John North Texas
Pevahouse, Joe Memphis
Pickett, Elizabeth North Georgia
Purdham, Charles B Minnesota
Ravenhorst, Dorothy A Virginia
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Riddle, Barbara Williams Florida
Roberts, Rodell F Florida
Roberts , Sidney Central Texas
Roughface, Thomas Oklahoma Indian Missionary
Scott, Ralph Missouri West
Severe, David L Oklahoma
Sheets, Herchel H North Georgia
Simon, Blair Eastern Pennsylvania
Slentz, Helen H California-Nevada
Steele, Chester R Texas
Stith, Forrest C Baltimore
Stokes, Robert P Central Pennsylvania
Summerour, William F Pacific Northwest
Tanner, George A Little Rock
Taylor, Blaine E Southern New England
Trostle, M. Brent Central Pennsylvania
Ward, Rosemary C Detroit
Waters, Dale C West Virginia
Weaver, Peter D Western Pennsylvania
Willen, Howard H Louisville
Wilshusen, Jo Anne Southwest Texas
Wilson, Ruth A West Ohio
Wulfkuhle, Wesley Kansas East
Yoon, Kil Sang East Ohio
Young, Loretta West Virginia
No. 10
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER AND
INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONS
To this committee shall be referred all petitions and resolutions relating to The
Book of Discipline, (1980), H!! 1-2, 4-6, 21, 60-6, 727-30, 801-22, 1101-8, 1901-12,
2001-9, 2101-8, 2401-7, 2501-18, 2545, 2601-26.
Place of Meeting: Room 305
Chairperson — Richard A. Thomburg (New York)
Vice-chairperson — Cornelius L. Henderson (North Georgia)
Secretary — Elizabeth L. Howard (Rocky Mountain)
Members Conference
Adams, Thomas B Missouri East
Agnew, Theodore L Oklahoma
Alstott , Cathy South Indiana
Bass, Ressie M Florida
Benedyktowicz, Olgierd K Poland
Blackstone, Barbara Western Pennsylvania
Bledsoe, Robert D Florida
Bom, Ethel Virginia
Branscomb, Louise North Alabama
Brooks, Tnonan D North Mississippi
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Bullock, Clifton V West Michigan
Cade, Ruth L North Carolina
Carpenter, Robert B., Jr Virginia
Choiv, W. Jing West Ohio
Coates, Peggy Texas
Craig, Judith East Ohio
Cunningham, Donald J California-Nevada
DeMarcus, Jamima P Western North Carolina
Dickerson, E. Robert, HI Alabama-West Florida
Dykes, D. L Louisiana
Evans, William S., II Memphis
Fink, Wm. Jeryl Virginia
Flores, Finees Northern Illinois
Fogleman, C M., Jr Kansas West
Fujiu, Kiyoko K Northern Illinois
Furman, Frank H., Jr Florida
Galvan, Elias Pacific and Southwest
Gillaspie, Juanita M Kansas West
Haase, Becky Pacific and Southwest
Hand, Donald J Southwest Texas
Harper, Ruth E North Carolina
Henderson, Cornelius L North Georgia
Henry-Crowe, Susan T South Carolina
Hodges, Betty North Georgia
Howard, Elizabeth Rocky Mountain
Hurdle, William H South Georgia
Irons, Neil L West Virginia
Jackson, J. R South Carolina
Johns, Carol J Detroit
Johnson, Dorothy M Baltimore
Johnson, Ellis B Southern New England
Kennedy, Stanley C Iowa
Lee, Clay F., Jr Mississippi
Love, John L Central New York
McConnell, Sam P Holston
McCord, Durward Tennessee
McLean, Roderick M North Indiana
McMahon, Joseph A Western Pennsylvania
Montgomery, Allen D North Alabama
Moore, Elbert Pacific Northwest
Neal, Cecil Missouri West
Ott, Donald A Wisconsin
Peters, James C, Sr Western North Carolina
Pitcock, Louis Central Texas
PowTie, Alice E Peninsula
Reid, William W Wyoming
Ricards, Betty P Southern New Jersey
Ruby, Sandra. South Indiana
Sherer, Ann B Texas
Sollenberger, Hildegard Central Pennsylvania
Su m mers, Va nee. Jr West Ohio
Swank, C. William West Ohio
Taylor, Mary V Holston
Thomasson, Ruth North Texas
Thompson, Glen D Iowa
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Thomhurg, Richard A New York
Tosckak, Patricia Martin Minnesota
Trost, Robert F Troy
Ward, Georgiana West Ohio
Washington, Stanley East Ohio
Webster, Roy E Louisville
Wier, Delight B Central Illinois
Williams, Ira, Jr Northwest Texas
Williamson, Odella B New York
Wilmoth, Rodney E Nebraska
Yingling, Levns C Baltimore
Yrigoyen, Charles, Jr Eastern Pennsylvania
"The Plan of Organization and Rules of Order of the
General Conference shall be the Plan of Organization
and Rules of Order as published in the journal of the
preceding General Conference until they have been
altered or modified by the action of the General
Conference." (Discipline, 1 606)
PLAN OF ORGANIZATION
I. OPENING SESSION AND ORGANIZATION
The General Conference shall assemble on the day fixed and at
the place designated in accordance with the action taken by the
preceding General Conference or the Commission on the General
Conference, The Holy Communion shall be celebrated by the
Conference, the Council of Bishops being in charge. The opening
business session of the Conference shall be on the day and at the
hour fixed by the Commission on the General Conference and
shall be called to order by the bishop designated, as provided in
the Discipline, H 15.11.
The following order of business shall be observed:
A. Roll Call. The roll shall be called by the Secretary of the
General Conference in the following manner:
(1) There shall be called the names of the bishops who have died
since the adjournment of the preceding General Conference, and
Hkewise the names of delegates-elect who have died.
(2) The record of attendance shall be made in writing to the
Secretary of the General Conference by:
(a) The Secretary of the Council of Bishops for the bishops,
(b) The Secretary of the Judicial Council for that body,
(c) The General Secretary of the General Council on Ministries
for all general and executive secretaries, and
(d) The chairperson of each delegation for its membership.
The chairperson shall be provided with a blank form on which
to report in writing the attendance of its members, noting
absentees and substitutions, which reports shall be tabulated by
the Secretary and published in the Daily Christian Advocate.
Any reserve seated in the place of a regular delegate shall have
been duly elected as a resent delegate by the Annual Conference
and shall meet the requirements set forth in the Discipline,
^H 37-39. Delegates, including reserves, when the latter are
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substituted for a delegate or delegates, shall be seated in the
order of their election, except when a reserve is seated
temporarily, in which case the reserve shall occupy the seat of the
delegate for whom the substitution is made. All delegates
arriving after the opening roll call shall be reported by the
chairperson of the delegation to the Committee on Credentials in
order to be properly enrolled.
(3) A majority of the whole number of delegates to the General
Conference shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business {Discipline, 11 607).
B. Election of Secretary-Designate (Discipline, II 604). The
Council of Bishops shall present a nomination from the clergy or
lay membership of The tjnited Methodist Church for secretary-
designate. Other nominations shall be permitted from the floor.
The time of election shall be scheduled during the session by the
Agenda Committee. The election, if there be two or more
nominees, shall be by ballot. The secretary-designate shall
assume the responsibilities of the office of secretary as soon after
the adjournment of the General Conference as all work in
connection with the session, including the preparation, printing
and mailing of the Journal, has been completed (Discipline,
If 605). The exact date of the transfer of responsibility to the
secretary-designate shall be deterinined by the Commission on
the General Conference but shall not be later than 12 months
after the adjournment of the General Conference.
C. Committee Nominations and Elections. The Council of
Bishops shall appoint members for the standing administrative
committees, and present such other nominations as are herein-
after committed to it, for election by the General Conference. If
any members appointed and/or nominated do not serve, the
Council of Bishops, through its Nominating Committee, shall
name a replacement.
D. Miscellaneous Business.
E. Adjournment.
II. EPISCOPAL AND LAITY ADDRESSES
The Quadrennial Address of the Council of Bishops shall be
delivered early in the Conference, at such hour as determined by
the Commission on the General Conference in consultation with
the Council of Bishops.
The Quadrennial Address of the Laity shall be delivered early
in the Conference, at such hour as determined by the Commission
on the General Conference. The Association of Conference Lay
Leaders shall be responsible for the preparation and presentation
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of the Quadrennial Lay Address. The Association of Conference
Lay Leaders shall enlist participation of men, women, youth,
young adults, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with
handicapping conditions in the preparation and presentation of
the address.
III. PRESIDING OFFICERS
The presiding officers for the several sessions of the Confer-
ence, the opening session excepted (see I, above), shall be chosen
from among the effective bishops in the following manner:
The Council of Bishops shall appoint from the elected delegates
to the General Conference at its Fall meeting next preceding the
General Conference a Committee on Presiding Officers composed
of one clergy and one layperson from each Jurisdiction, and one
clergy and one layperson from among the delegates representing
the Annual Conferences outside the United States, and four
members-at-large. The Committee on Presiding Officers shall
establish a continuing pool of five names of bishops from which
group the presiding officer shall be selected by the committee.
Each bishop shall be given reasonable notice of selection for this
pool, but subsequent to being selected and notified shall be
available for assignment as presiding officer at any session. The
committee shall be free to select a bishop for more than one
session and to change the presiding officer during a session,
whenever it seems advisable.
IV. SECRETARIAL STAFF
(1) The Secretary of the General Conference elected as
hereinbefore provided shall be responsible for all functions of the
office in preparation for the session of the General Conference
following that election. The Secretary shall serve until all work in
connection with the session for which such preparation was made
has been completed; shall keep the record of proceedings of all
sessions of the General Conference; shall compile and edit a
Handbook for the General Conference; and shall edit the official
Journal of the General Conference.
(2) The Conference shall elect, upon nomination by the
Secretary', a Coordinator of Calendar, who shall assist the
Committee on Calendar in presenting reports in such an order so
as to expedite the business of the Conference, as well as in other
responsibilities of the committee (See VII-A (2)).
(3) The Conference shall elect, upon the nomination of the
Secretary, such assistant secretaries from the ministry' or lay
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membership of The United Methodist Church as it may deem
wise.
(4) The work of the Secretary shall be supervised by the
Commission on the General Conference. A budget for the work of
the Secretary shall be presented by the Commission on the
General Conference to the General Council on Finance and
Administration. Such budget shall be paid out of the General
Administration Fund.
(5) If in the interim of the quadrennial sessions of the General
Conference the office of Secretary shall for any reason be
vacated, the Council of Bishops shall elect a successor to serve
until the next session.
V. COMMISSION ON THE GENERAL CONFERENCE
There shall be a Commission on the General Conference
composed of one clergy and one layperson from each Jurisdiction
and four members-at-large who shall be nominated by the Council
of Bishops at its Fall meeting next preceding the General
Conference and elected by the General Conference for a term of
eight years, half of whom shall be elected by the General
Conference each quadrennium. The Secretary of the General
Conference, the Treasurer of the General Council on Finance and
Administration, and the Business Manager of the General
Conference shall also be members ex-officio but without vote. If
vacancies occur, the Council of Bishops shall elect successors to
serve until the next session of the General Conference and then
nominate for election by the General Conference persons to serve
any remainder of the term. The Commission shall elect two
additional members-at-large for each quadrennium.
The Council of Bishops shall designate one of its members to
convene and organize the Commission before the adjournment of
the General Conference.
This Commission shall determine the place and time (within
such hmits as may be set up by the General Conference) of the
next General Conference and shall send an official notice to all
elected delegates announcing specifically the opening day and
hour of the General Conference and anticipated time of
adjournment. It shall further advise the General Conference
delegates in advance of all such special events and orders of the
day, the dates and times of which have been determined prior to
the opening of General Conference, in order that the delegates
may have an overview of the General Conference program. The
Commission shall make all necessary arrangements in connection
therewith, including arrangements for the publication of the
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Daily Christian Advocate and quadrennial reports of the general
boards and other general agencies of the church, the same to be
pubhshed by The United Methodist Publishing House.
The Commission shall plan the schedule for the opening day of
the Conference.
The Commission shall arrange for a memorial service for
bishops, bishops' spouses, widows and widowers, delegates-elect,
and general officers of the church who have died since the
adjournment of the last preceding General Conference.
The Commission shall recommend to the General Conference
the per diem allowance to be paid to the elected delegates.
The Commission shall issue invitations to ecumenical represen-
tatives after consultation v^th the Council of Bishops, and shall
arrange for their presentation to the General Conference and for
their local entertainment during the specific period of time
required for their presence. The term "ecumenical representa-
tives" shall be interpreted to include only persons who have been
duly elected by the Christian communions of which they are
respectively members to represent the same before the General
Conference; who present the appropriate credentials of such
elections; and who have been invited through the Commission on
the General Conference, after consultation with the Council of
Bishops. All communications, credentials, and information in the
hands of the General Conference Secretary or the Council of
Bishops relating to ecumenical representatives shall be referred
to the Commission.
The Commission is authorized, if it deems it advisable, to select
the site of the General Conference two quadrennia in advance.
VI. PLAN OF ORGANIZATION AND RULES OF ORDER
There shall be a Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules
of Order of eleven members, nominated from the elected
delegates to the General Conference by the Council of Bishops at
its Fall meeting next preceding the General Conference and
elected by the General Conference for a term of four years. The
Secretary of the Conference shall be an ex-officio member and
one of the eleven. To this committee shall be referred any
proposed amendments to the Plan of Organization and Rules of
Order (See Rule 38). To it may be referred any other matters
relating to parhamentary order or procedure in the business of
the General Conference.
This committee shall serve as an Interim Committee between
sessions of the General Conference and shall restudy the Plan of
Organization and Rules of Order and, after making such needed
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changes and adaptations therein as in its judgment are necessary,
shall present them to the General Conference for consideration
and final action, same to be published in the Journal of the
General Conference.
The Plan of Organization and Rules of Order of the General
Conference shall be the Plan of Organization and Rules of Order
as published in the Journal of the preceding General Conference
until they have been altered or modified by the action of the
General Conference (See Discipline, K 606).
VII. COMMITTEES
The General Conference shall have the standing committees
hereinafter indicated, with such functions, responsibilities, and
hmitations respectively as are hereinafter prescribed, and such
special committees as it may order.
A. Standing Administrative Committees^
The members of the following committees shall be appointed by
the Council of Bishops at its Fall meeting next preceding the
General Conference. All except committee (3) shall be from the
elected delegates to the General Conference.
(1) AGENDA. There shall be a Committee on Agenda.
(a) It shall be composed of eight members, at least four of
whom shall be laypersons, to be constituted as follows: one from
each Jurisdiction, one from Annual Conferences outside the
United States, the chairperson of the Committee on Calendar
when elected, and the chairperson or substitute for the Program
Chairperson of the Program Committee of the Commission on the
General Conference.
(b) The Committee shall be convened by the Secretary of the
General Conference at least the day before the opening of the
General Conference and shall consult with the Council of Bishops,
the Commission on the General Conference, and the Secretary of
the General Conference concerning pending business.
(c) Following the presentation and adoption of the report of the
Commission on the General Conference at the opening session of
^The Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of Order requested and
received authority for the Interim Committee "to deteiTnine the number and
responsibilities of the Standing Administrative Committees for the 1988 General
Conference" (Journal, page 420).
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the General Conference, the Committee on Agenda shall
immediately become responsible for helping guide the order of
business of the Conference.
(d) To this committee shall be referred all requests for special
orders of the day, except those requested in the report of the
Commission on the General Conference on the first day of the
Conference.
(e) Proposals, questions, communications, resolutions, and
other matters not included in the regular business of the General
Conference shall be referred to the Committee on Agenda
^\^thout motion or debate. This committee shall determine
whether or not the matter presented shall be considered by the
General Conference. Appeal from the decision of this committee
may be presented to the Conference upon the written signature
of twenty members of the Conference, and the item shall be
presented to the Conference if the appeal is supported by a
one-third vote.
(f) The Committee on Agenda shall report to each session of the
General Conference its recommendations concerning business
agenda and time allocations for the various reports and business
items, except that at all times the Committee on Calendar shall
determine the order in which legislative committee reports shall
be presented. Priority shall be given to calendar items as soon as
they are available. At the last plenary session of each day, a
tentative agenda for the next day shall be announced.
(g) The chairperson of the Committee on Agenda in consulta-
tion with the chairperson of the Committee on Calendar shall
inform the presiding officer as soon as possible of the agenda
items to be considered.
(2) CALENDAR. The Committee on Calendar shall be
composed of five members. None of them shall be chairperson of a
Standing or Legislative Committee or a member or staff person
of any general board or agency. The committee, upon advice of
the Coordinator of Calendar (IV (2)), shall:
(a) present calendar reports in such an order so as to expedite
the business of the Conference,
(b) advise the Committee on Presiding Officers as far ahead as
is feasible of the calendar to be considered,
(c) inform the presiding bishop of the priority status of the
calendar,
(d) keep an overview of calendar progress,
(e) give priority to calendar items involving majority and
minority reports, and
(f) consult frequently with the legislative committee chairper-
sons to expedite the business of the General Conference. The
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Secretary of the General Conference shall convene the Commit-
tee on Calendar.
(3) CORRELATION AND EDITORIAL REVISION. There
shall be a committee of five known as the Committee on
Correlation and Editorial Revision, This committee shall be
composed of five persons not members of the General Conference
(to take effect in 1988). The Book Editor shall be an ex-officio
member. They shall be entitled to travel expense and per diem
allowance, the same as the delegates. Two alternates shall be
appointed by the Council of Bishops. The function of this
committee shall be:
(a) To review all proposed legislation reported in the Daily
Christian Advocate and that presented in special reports to the
General Conference and all legislation enacted by the General
Conference. The Committee shall report promptly to the
standing committees concerned, or to the General Conference as
the situation may warrant, any and all contradictions, duplica-
tions, and inconsistencies discovered therein.
(b) To report to the chairpersons of the several standing
legislative committees all changes it has made in the language of
the reports adopted by the General Conference.
(c) To assure that, when a calendar item approved on the
Consent Calendar or under an omnibus vote is found to be in
conflict with parts of another calendar item discussed and voted
upon at a plenary session, the item discussed and voted shall
prevail.
(d) To edit the Discipline with the Book Editor, the Secretary
of the General Conference, and the Publisher of The United
Methodist Church.
(4) COURTESIES AND PRIVILEGES. There shall be a
committee of six composed of one representative from each
Jurisdiction and one representative from Annual Conferences
outside the United States, known as the Committee on
Courtesies and Privileges, having the following duties and
responsibihties:
(a) To consider, as presented to it by members of the
Conference, what said members regard as questions or matters
of privilege, to decide whether they are such or not, and if they
are regarded as being such, to recommend to the Conference that
they be heard.
(b) To consider resolutions of commendation, courtesy, appre-
ciation, etc., submitted in writing by delegates. The committee
may initiate similar resolutions and edit and amend those
submitted to it. Resolutions approved by the committee shall
be printed in the Daily Christian Advocate and brought to the
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floor if the committee considers them of unusual importance or
urgency.
(c) To arrange for extending courtesies of the Conference to
any to whom they may be due, ecumenical representatives and
official visitors excepted.
(d) To limit its report, including the statement of the
chairperson and the hearing of such persons as may be presented,
to a maximum of ten minutes in any one business session. No
person or persons shall be presented after the sixth day unless
approved by a two-thirds vote of the Conference.
(e) To prepare and publish in the Daily Christian Advocate,
along with the list of the nominees for election to the Judicial
Council, biographical sketches not to exceed 100 words in length
for each nominee.
(5) CREDENTIALS. There shall be a Committee on Creden-
tials of six members, composed of one representative from each
Jurisdiction and one representative from Annual Conferences
outside the United States, To this Committee, the chairpersons
of the respective annual conference delegations shall report on a
form provided for that purpose any change in seating of
delegates, indicating the length of time for which the change shall
be effective. Through the Daily Christian Advocate, this
Committee shall, in turn, report to the Conference all changes in
seating which have been reported to it and approved by it. In the
event of disapproval, or in connection with any other questions
which may arise regarding the eligibility of seating any
delegates, this Committee shall report to the General Conference
with its recommendations.
Any request for seating a person other than an elected delegate
shall be submitted to the Credentials Committee for its
consideration and recommendation.
(6) JOURNAL. There shall be a committee of six composed of
one representative from each Jurisdiction and one representative
from Annual Conferences outside the United States. This
committee shall daily examine the record of the Secretary,
comparing it with the stenographic record, and report its findings
to the Conference through the Daily Christian Advocate, unless
a correction needs to be made.
(7) PRESIDING OFFICERS. See III above.
(8) REFERENCE. There shall be a Committee on Reference
composed of one clergy and one lay representative from each
Jurisdiction, one clergy and one layperson from Annual Confer-
ences outside the United States, and four members-at-large. The
membership on this committee shall include at least one member
from each legislative committee. This committee shall be
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convened by the Secretary of the General Conference in
consultation with the Petitions Secretary prior to and at the seat
of the General Conference. After ascertaining that the petitions,
resolutions, and similar communications dealing wdth the regular
business of the Conference meet the requirements herein
specified, this committee shall refer the same to the appropriate
standing administrative or legislative committees. One member
of each legislative committee serving on this committee shall be
designated to coordinate petitions assigned to their respective
legislative committee. This committee shall be responsible for
such assignment of all petitions which may be in the hands of the
Secretary prior to the opening session, including the book of
printed Quadrennial Reports, all reports, recommendations, and
resolutions from general boards, general councils, standing or
special commissions and committees, and all other communica-
tions which shall come into the Secretary's hands after the
convening of the General Conference, all of which shall be
referred directly to appropriate legislative committees without
presentation to a plenary session of the General Conference. The
Episcopal and Laity Addresses, following their presentation to
the General Conference, shall be referred to appropriate
legislative committees. (H 608 of the Discipline sets forth the
requirements and time limitations for the transmittal of petitions
which may be received by the Petitions Secretary for considera-
tion by the General Conference.)
The Committee on Reference may withdraw a paper after
having assigned it to a committee, either upon a request or upon
its own motion. It may also withhold from reference or
publication any document it shall deem improper, promptly
advising the author, or authors, thereof of its action in order that
an appeal may be made to the Conference if desired. The
committee shall publish as promptly as possible in the Daily
Christian Advocate lists of the communications it has referred to
the several standing committees, identifying each by number,
title, origin, and destination. Where the committee finds two or
more substantially identical petitions, it may group them under
one title and number, indicating the total number of petitions. In
the case of a single petition signed by a number of people, the
Committee need print only the name of the first signer with an
indication of the total number of signers. No petitions shall be
assigned by the Committee on Reference to any General
Conference committee unless it comes from some organization,
minister, or member of The United Methodist Church and also
contains information essential to the verification of the alleged
facts concerning its origin.
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Two copies of the petition must be sent to the Petitions
Secretar}^ Each petition must address only one paragi'aph of the
Discipline or one issue (Hli 608. 1-. 2). Not more than one petition
should be presented on a single sheet of paper.
(9) TELLERS. There shall be a committee of sixty to act as
tellers for the purpose of reporting on count votes and ballots
ordered by the General Conference. The tellers shall be divided
into two groups of thirty each. Each group shall have reserve
tellers. The Secretary of the General Conference shall appoint
tellers and reserve tellers whose names shall be printed in the
Daily Christian Advocate.
B. Commission on Central Conference Affairs
(For membership see Discipline, 11 2301.)
To this commission shall be referred all petitions, resolutions,
etc., relating to the Central Conferences, Autonomous Methodist
Churches, Affiliated Autonomous Methodist Churches, Affiliated
United Churches and concordat relationships {Discipline, Hf 26-
34, 636-657; 2301).
The Commission on Central Conference Affairs shall submit its
report and any legislative proposals related to the paragraphs
assigned to it directly to the General Conference.
If the Commission on Central Conference Affairs has a concern
for any paragraphs assigned to one of the legislative committees,
the commission shall offer its recommendation to the appropriate
legislative committee for consideration and recommendation to
the General Conference.
C. Standing Legislative Committees^
The General Conference shall have the following standing
legislative committees, which shall consider all proposals looking
toward new legislation or changes in the present legislation of the
church, including all reports and recommendations from general
boards, councils, and standing or special commissions or com-
^The Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of Order requested and
received authority for the Interim Committee: (1) "to harmonize the paragraph
numbers of the Discipline when assigning responsibility of each legislative
committee for the 1988 General Conference in keeping with the paragraphs as
printed in the 1984 Discipline," and (2) "to determine the number and
responsibilities of the Standing Legislative Committees for the 1988 General
Conference" (Journal, page 420). The paragraph numbers in this section refer to
the 1980 Discipline.
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mittees, and report recommendations relating thereto to the
Conference. The term "legislative" as descriptive of the functions
of these committees is not to be interpreted with absolute
strictness, inasmuch as they may consider matters calculated to
eventuate in the form of advices, resolutions, appeals, etc., as
well as in legislation.
Any legislative committee considering legislation affecting the
concerns of the Commission on Central Conference Affairs shall
consult with the commission before submitting their proposed
legislation to the General Conference.
(1) CHURCH AND SOCIETY. To this committee shall be
referred all petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to the statement
of Social Principles, social issues, and the work and concerns of
the Board of Church and Society. {Discipline, V, 70-76, Social
Principles; t 719, Annual Conference Board; II 738, District
Coordinator; til 1201-16, General Board.) Possible subcommit-
tees:
(a) Human Welfare
(b) Environmental Justice and Survival
(c) Peace and World Order
(d) Political and Human Rights
(e) Social and Economic Justice
(f) Structures
(2) CONFERENCES. To this committee shall be referred all
petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to the composition and
activities of the General, Jurisdictional, Annual, District, and
Missionary Conferences, Missions and Affihated Autonomous
Churches, including the Annual and District Conference Councils
on Ministries. {Discipline, HH 7-15, 22-6, 36-47, Constitution;
505-7, Election and assignments. Bishops; 601-35, 657-706,
General, Jurisdictional, Missionary, and Annual Conferences;
734-5, District Conferences.) Possible subcommittees:
(a) General Conference
(b) Jurisdictional Conference
(c) Missionary, Annual and District Conferences
(3) DISCIPLESHIP. To this committee shall be referred all
petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to the work and concerns of
the Board of Discipleship, Doctrine, Doctrinal Statements, and
the General Rules. {Discipline, HH 3, 16, 17, 19, Constitution;
67-69, Doctrine and General Rules; 273-5, Lay Speaking; 720,
Annual Conference Board; 732, Annual Conference CCYM; 736,
District Lay Leaders; 1301-27, General Board; 1401-4, Youth
Organization.) Possible subcommittees:
(a) Evangehsm, Stewardship, and Upper Room
(b) Laity, Leader Development, and United Methodist Men
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(c) Education and Curriculum Resources
(d) Doctrine, Doctrinal Statements, and Worship
(e) Family Life, NYMO, and Age Level and Family Ministries.
(f) Administrative and Organizational Concerns
(4) HIGHER EDUCATION. To this committee shall be
referred all petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to the work and
concerns of Higher Education, Campus Ministry, and Schools of
Theology. {Discipline, n 722, Annual Conference Board; 1601-8,
General Board; 1612-22, Division Higher Education; 1630-2,'
Schools of Theology.) Possible subcommittees:
(a) Schools, Colleges, and Universities
(b) Schools of Theology
(c) Campus Ministry
(5) ORDAINED AND DIAGONAL MINISTRY. To this
committee shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc.,
relating to the vi^ork and concerns of the ordained ministry |
diaconal ministry, superintendency, and chaplaincy. {Discipline,
ft 18, 50-9, Constitution; 301-15, Diaconal Ministry; 401-53
Ordained Ministry; 501-4, 508-31, Superintendency; 723-4, An-
nual Conference Boards; 725, Committee on Episcopacy; 739,
District Committee on Ordained Ministry; 740, Committee on
District Superintendency; 1609-11, Chaplains and Related Minis-
tries; 1623-5, Division of Diaconal Ministry; 1626-9, Division of
Ordained Ministry.) Possible subcommittees:
(a) Ordained Ministry
(b) Diaconal Ministry
(c) Superintendency
(d) Chaplains and Related Ministries
(6) GLOBAL MINISTRIES. To this committee shall be
referred all petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to the work and
concerns of the Board of Global Ministries. {Discipline, ft 721,
Annual Conference Board; 731, Annual Conference United
Methodist Women; 741, District United Methodist Women;
1501-72, General Board.) Possible subcommittees:
(a) World
(b) National
(7) LOCAL CHURCH. To this committee shall be referred all
petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to the organization of the
local church and its membership, boards, councils, commissions,
committees, etc., or relating to local church property. Other
legislative committees considering legislation affecting the
organization of the local church shall refer such items to this
committee with recommendations. {Discipline, ff 48-49, Consti-
tution; 101-110, Ministry, All Christians; 201-269, Local Church
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Organization; 2519-44, Local Church Property.) Possible sub-
committees:
(a) Membership
(b) Administration
(c) Program
(d) Property
(8) FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION. To this committee
shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to the
work and concerns of the Council on Finance and Administration,
the Board of Pensions, and the Board of Pubhcation. The budget
and any legislative proposals prepared by the General Council on
Finance and Administration shall be submitted to this committee
for study and review. Thereafter, when the General Council on
Finance and Administration presents its report to the General
Conference for action, the committee shall present its recommen-
dations and may propose amendments. {Discipline, UK 20,
Constitution; 707-16, Annual Conference Council on Finance and
Administration; 726, Annual Conference Board of Pensions; 733,
Annual Conference Disability Committee; 901-12, 916-938,
General Council on Finance and Administration; 1701-9, General
Board of Pensions; 1801-44, Pubhshing Interests.) Possible
subcommittees:
(a) Council on Finance and Administration
(b) Pensions
(c) Publishing Interests
(9) COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES. To this committee shall be
referred all petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to the work and
concerns of the General and Jurisdictional Councils on Ministries,
the Advance, and Special Sundays. The report and any legislative
proposals of the General Council on Ministries shall be submitted
to this committee for study and review. Thereafter, when the
General Council on Ministries presents its report to the General
Conference for action, the committee shall present its recommen-
dations and may propose amendments. {Discipline, HII 270-2,
Special Sundays; 717-8, Annual Conference Council on Ministries
and Conference Advance; 737, District Council on Ministries;
913-4, Advance; 915, Special Sundays; 1001-7, General Council on
Ministries.) Possible subcommittees:
(a) Council on Ministries
(b) Advance and Special Sundays
(c) Missional Priorities
(10) ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER AND INDEPENDENT
COMMISSIONS. To this committee shall be referred all
petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to composition and structure
of the general boards, commissions, and agencies; church
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property (other than local); and judicial administration and
enabling acts. This shall include the structure of Archives and
History, Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns, Religion
and Race, Status and Role of Women, Communications and our
membership or relationship to the World Methodist Council,
National Council of Churches, World Council of Churches,
Consultation on Church Unity, American Bible Society, and
Religion in American Life. {Discipline, HH 1, 2, 4-6, 21, 60-6,
Constitution; 727, Annual Conference Archives and History; 728,
Annual Conference Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns;
729, Annual Conference Religion and Race; 730, Annual
Conference Commission on Status and Role of Women; 801-22,
General Provisions; 1101-8, Commission on Communications;
1901-12, Commission on Archives and History; 2001-7, Commis-
sion on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns; 2101-8,
Commission on Religion and Race; 2201-9, Commission on Status
and Role of Women; 2401, World Methodist Council; 2402,
National Council of Churches; 2403, World Council of Churches;
2404, Consultation on Church Union; 2405, American Bible
Society; 2406, Religion in American Life, Inc.; 2407, General
Statement; 2501-18, Church Property: General, Conference,
District; 2545, Trustees Church Institutions; 2601-26, Judicial
Administration.) Possible subcommittees:
(a) Administration and Structure of General Agencies
(b) Ecumenical Concerns
(c) Communications
(d) Church Property, Judicial Administration, and Enabling
Acts
D. Membership of Legislative Committees
Each delegate shall serve as a member of one of the standing
legislative committees numbered 1 to 10. Within the annual
conference delegation each member shall choose from the
legislative committees 1 to 10 the committee on which to serve,
the choice being made in order of election. Beginning with 1988,
the clergy first elected shall be entitled to the first choice, the lay
delegate first elected to the second choice, and thus the right of
choice shall continue to alternate between clerical and lay
delegates in the order of their election. For subsequent General
Conferences, first choice shall alternate between the lay and
clergy delegates, provided that two members of a delegation may
not serve on any one of the above-designated standing legislative
committees 1 to 10 unless the said delegation is represented on
each of them. All delegations composed of ten or more members
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shall assign all members in excess of ten according to this same
principle of distribution. (For example, a conference with sixteen
delegates shall have two members on each of any six of these ten
committees and one on each of the remaining four. Similarly, a
conference with 32 delegates shall have four members on each of
two committees and three on each of the remaining eight. Each
delegate may, in the order herein indicated, select any one of
these ten committees, provided that the foregoing division of
delegates among the committees is maintained.) Whenever a
delegation has more than one member on a legislative committee,
its members shall be divided as equally as possible between lay
and clergy. Thus, if there are three members on a committee,
they shall be two clergy and one lay or vice versa.
If a matter is under consideration in any standing legislative
committee which in the judgment of any annual conference
delegation vitally affects the interests of its constituency, and if
the said annual conference is not represented in the membership
of said committee, then the said delegation may choose one of its
number to represent its annual conference in the committee when
the matter judged to be vital to the interests of this constituency
is under consideration. Such a person shall be entitled to sit with
the committee while this particular matter is being considered
and shall be entitled to the floor, subject to such limitations as are
imposed on the regular members of said committee, but shall not
be entitled to vote. Each person seated in the General Conference
with right to speak but not vote may submit to the Secretary of
the General Conference a choice of a legislative committee and
shall have the same right in that committee to speak but not to
vote.
E. Meeting of Committees
(1) For Organization. All standing legislative and administra-
tive committees shall meet for organization at such time as the
Commission on the General Conference shall determine. A bishop
appointed by the Council of Bishops and an assistant secretary
appointed by the Secretary of the General Conference shall
serve, respectively, as chairperson and secretary to effect an
organization in each of the several standing committees, except
where other provision is specified. The first meeting of the
legislative committees shall be held as soon as possible following
the first plenary session of the General Conference. The
orientation of the committee, followed by the election of officers,
shall be the order of business of the first meeting of the
committee.
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(a) The election of chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary
of each standing committee, both administrative and legislative,
shall be by ballot.
(b) The Secretary of the General Conference shall be
responsible for arranging for a coaching meeting for all
chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, and secretaries of legislative
committees as soon as possible after their elections. This coaching
shall include instruction in their duties, all procedures in the
handling of petitions, the times of the daily deadline for
publishing reports, and other information to expedite the work of
the committees. The Commission on the General Conference is
requested to arrange for a time and place for such a meeting.
(2) Regular Meetings. The standing legislative committees 1 to
10 inclusive shall meet for business as scheduled by the Agenda
Committee unless otherwise ordered by the Conference, until
their work is completed, and at such other times as the
committees may themselves determine.
(3) Quorum for Committee Meetings. A majority of the
members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business
in all committees.
(4) Each legislative committee shall establish an area in which
only voting committee members will be seated. Staff, resource
persons, and visitors may speak only when authorized, in each
instance by specific committee action.
(5) Legislative committees are urged to give priority to
significant and controversial legislation so that their reports on
such matters may be printed as soon as possible in the Daily
Christian Advocate and considered by the General Conference.
(6) Minority reports should be encouraged so that differing
views held by a significant portion of the committee may be
carefully prepared and expressed and the issues clearly defined
for decision by the General Conference. Adequate time should be
given for the minority to prepare its report and every effort made
to have the majority and minority reports printed together in the
Daily Christian Advocate (see Rules 15, 31, 32, and 34).
F. Function and Authority of Committees
(1) The standing administrative committees, without specific
instruction or direction from the Conference, shall assume
responsibility for considering and reporting to the Conference
upon all matters which would logically fall within their respective
purviews, if it seems wise to do so, as these are indicated
hereinbefore.
(2) The standing legislative committees may not originate
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business, but shall consider and report only upon that which is
referred to them directly by the Conference or through the
Committee on Reference, the Agenda Committee, or the
Committee on Calendar (see Rule 29).
VIII. PROPOSAL INVOLVING EXPENDITURE OF
UNBUDGETED FUNDS
When any proposal is submitted to the General Conference to
establish an interim or continuing board, commission, or
committee, before final action is taken by the General Conference
estabhshing such board, commission, or committee, said proposal
shall be referred to the General Council on Finance and
Administration or its executive committee, with the request that
it bring to the General Conference an estimated budget of the
expense of operation of the proposed board, commission, or
committee for the next quadrennium and a statement of how the
adoption of such proposal will affect the budget or budgets for the
existing boards, commissions, or committees as already present-
ed by the General Council on Finance and Administration.
When any proposal is submitted to the General Conference
which involves the expenditure of funds not included in an
estabhshed budget, such proposal shall be referred for advice and
recommendation to the General Council on Finance and Admin-
istration before final action is taken by the General Conference.
IX. DELEGATES' EXPENSE ACCOUNTS
(1) The report of the chairpersons of the respective annual
conference delegations shall be the basis for settlement with
principal and reserve delegates for their per diem allowances.
(2) The total traveling expense including per diem shall be
payable to the principal delegate if present and seated. If during
the session of the Conference a reserve delegate is seated for a
principal delegate, the principal delegate shall adjust the per
diem with such reserve on the basis of the time served by each.
(3) Air travel expense shall be on the basis of the most
economical roundtrip tourist/coach air fare directly to and from
the seat of General Conference. Special excursion and promo-
tional fares shall be utilized whenever possible. Additional
expenses may be allowed delegates from annual conferences
outside the United States for arrival and departure not to exceed
two days in either case. Unavoidable exceptions to this limitation
of two days before and two days after General Conference, due to
transportation schedules, must be approved by the General
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Council on Finance and Administration, The per diem expense
allowance for all such days before and after General Conference
shall be at the same rate as granted delegates during General
Conference. When one or more delegates come in the same
automobile, the owner will be allowed 20 cents per mile plus the
cost of room and meals en route up to the established General
Conference per diem rate. Guest passengers who are the
principal delegates to the General Conference shall submit only
the cost of room and meals en route up to the established General
Conference per diem rate. Maximum use of automobiles for
travel may not exceed 1,000 miles roundtrip for reimbursement
purposes. If automobile travel exceeds 1,000 miles roundtrip,
reimbursement will be based upon the most economical roundtrip
tourist/coach air fare, or the mileage reimbursement, whichever
is less. In all cases delegates shall report only the actual cost of
travel.
X. MATERIAL TO BE INCLUDED
IN THE DISCIPLINE
(1) No non-legislative material shall be ordered printed in the
Discipline without first referring it to the Committee on
Correlation and Editorial Revision for consideration and report
to the General Conference for further consideration and final
action.
(2) The Book Editor, the Secretary of the General Conference,
the Publisher of The United Methodist Church, and the
Committee on Correlation and Editorial Revision shall be
charged with editing the Discipline. These editors, in the
exercise of their judgment, shall have the authority to make
changes in phraseology as may be necessarj- to harmonize
legislation without changing its substance.
XI. DISTRIBUTION TO DESKS OF MEMBERS
After the first day, only the Daily Christian Advocate shall be
placed on the desks of the members, with additional copies for the
first ministerial and first lay reserv^e delegate from each
delegation.
XII. DISTRIBUTION OF UNOFFICIAL MATERIAL
Daily, periodic, or regular newsletters, or any special interest
material published at General Conference by United Methodist
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boards, agencies, and related United Methodist groups may be
distributed under the following conditions:
(1) Two copies of each publication shall be deposited in the
office of the Commission on the General Conference in advance of
the time of distribution.
(2) Materials distributed should be used for information
relative to matters that have been before or are coming before
the General Conference and not in soliciting membership in an
organization.
(3) Distribution shall be at least 30 feet outside of any entrance
door to the plenary or committee meeting rooms.
(4) Distribution shall be done by representatives of the
pubhshing groups. Distributors shall be in the smallest number
capable of effecting adequate distribution to those entering.
During distribution it is the responsibility of the distributors not
to impede or interfere with the entrance or exit of persons or to
hamper the general flow of pedestrian traffic.
(5) Distributors are responsible for the disposal of unused or
unclaimed materials.
(6) Distributors violating these regulations will be prohibited
from future distributions.
XIII. REPORTS TO BE MAILED BEFORE GENERAL
CONFERENCE
The reports, recommendations, resolutions, and petitions of all
councils, boards and standing administrative committees or
special commissions or committees requiring action by the
General Conference shall be printed in an Advance Edition of the
Daily Christian Advocate and mailed to all delegates and to the
first ministerial and first lay reserve delegates at least sixty days
prior to the opening of the General Conference. If necessary to
meet this deadUne, materials to delegates from annual confer-
ences outside the United States shall be sent by air mail. Such
reports shall be printed in the same size and style as the Daily
Christian Advocate and be punched for binding. In order to
accomplish this, the finished copy of all such reports and
recommendations shall be submitted to the editor of the Daily
Christian Advocate at least 120 days prior to the opening of the
General Conference. Any such reports and recommendations not
so submitted and not printed in an Advance Edition of the Daily
Christian Advocate shall be received by the General Conference
only upon the approval of three-fourths vote of the General
Conference. The General Council on Finance and Administration
shall be exempt from this requirement to the extent necessary to
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allow inclusion of general funds receipts information for the first
three years of the quadrennium. The General Council on Finance
and Administration will mail data including the third year of the
quadrenmum and other appropriate information to delegates
prior to convemng of the General Conference "^^^g^^es
.ounP^ir h""^'^ recommendations, resolutions, and petitions of all
Zr^pH t i'' '""^ 'P''^'^ commissions or committees shall be
relerred to the appropnate legislative committees bv the
Committee on Reference for their consideration (see VII A 8)
RULES OF ORDER
I. DAILY SCHEDULE
Rule 1. Hours of Meetings
The following shall be the daily order for the General
Conference, Sundays excepted:
(1) 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. — Devotional service under direction of
the Council of Bishops
(2) 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Conference business or committee
meetings
(3) 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Conference business or committee
meetings
(4) 7:30 p.m. — Evening programs as planned by the Commis-
sion on the General Conference, Conference business, or
committee meetings
(5) Recess may be called during any plenary session at a time
deemed appropriate by the presiding bishop.
Rule 2. Order of Business
After devotional service the daily sessions of the Conference
shall be conducted as follows:
(1) Reports of standing administrative and special committees
(2) Agenda and calendar items
(3) Consent calendar (See Rule 27.2)
(4) Miscellaneous business
n. PRESIDING OFFICERS
Rule 3. Authority of the Chairperson
The bishop presiding shall be the legal chairperson of the
General Conference.
The chairperson shall decide points of order raised by the
members and shall rule on points of order not raised by the
members, as the chair deems necessary to conform to these rules
of order, subject in both cases to an appeal to the Conference by
any member without debate, except that the chairperson and the
appellant, in the order here named, shall each have three minutes
for a statement in support of their respective positions. A tie vote
in the case of appeal shall sustain the chair. Any member who
raises a point of order shall cite by number the rule adjudged to
have been violated.
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The presiding bishop shall have the right to recess a session of
the General Conference at any time at the chair's discretion and
to reconvene at such time as the chair shall announce. The
presiding bishop shall also have the right to stipulate that the
session shall reconvene with only delegates, authorized person-
nel, and authorized guests permitted to attend such a session
following recess.
Rule 4. Calling the Conference to Order
When the chairperson stands and calls the Conference to order,
no member shall speak, address the chair, or stand while the
chairperson stands.
III. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF MEMBERS
Rule 5. Attendance and Seating Reserves
No member, unless hindered by sickness or otherwise from
being present, shall be absent from the sessions of the Conference
without permission of the Conference; and all absentees shall be
reported by the chairpersons of the several Annual Conference
delegations to the Committee on Credentials on a form provided
for this purpose. A reserve delegate may be seated when the
substitution has been reported in writing to the Committee on
Credentials on a form provided for this purpose. If the
Committee on Credentials finds the substitution in order, it shall
so report in the Daily Christian Advocate as soon as practical. If
the committee disapproves the substitution, after consultation
with the chairperson of the delegation, it may repoil to the
General Conference with its recommendation.
Rule 6. Directions for Securing the Floor
A delegate desiring to speak to the Conference shall arise in
place, holding up the placard provided for that purpose. Unless
raising a point of order or parliamentary^ inquirj-, the delegate
shall not speak until given the floor. When two or more delegates
rise simultaneously, the presiding bishop is requested to consider
the various sections of the auditorium in rotation. The delegate
recognized shall proceed to the nearest microphone and shall first
announce her or his name and the name of the Annual Conference
represented; which in turn, the bishop shall then announce to the
Conference.
Rule 7. Interrupting the Speaker
No member who has the floor may be interrupted except for a
point of order, a misrepresentation, a parliamentarj' inquirj', a
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point of information, or to call attention that the time has arrived
for a special order.
Rule 8. Speaking More Than Once; Length of Speech
No member shall speak a second time on the same question if
any member who has not spoken desires the floor, no more than
twice on the same subject under the same motion, and no longer
than three minutes unless that time shall be extended by the
Conference. This three-minute hmit may be amended by a
majority vote of the Conference at any time, and for any period
of duration.
Rule 9. Point of Order
A delegate wishing to raise a point of order shall arise and
address the presiding officer and say, "I rise to a point of order."
The presiding officer shall interrupt the proceeding; if a delegate
is speaking, that one shall immediately yield the floor. The
presiding officer shall then direct the delegate raising the point of
order to state the point as briefly and concisely as possible, citing
the authority of the point, but the delegate shall not presume to
decide the question or argue the point.
A point of order is decided by the presiding officer without
debate unless in doubtful cases the chair submits the question
to the body for advice or decision. When the presiding officer
rules on the point, debate is closed, but the decision may be
appealed.
Rule 10. Voting Area of Conference
Only delegates within the area of the Conference when the vote
is taken shall be entitled to vote. All delegates within the area at
the time a question is put shall vote, except such as shall have
been excused for special reasons by the Conference.
Rule 11. Voting Procedure
Voting shall be by a show of hands or by electronic means
unless otherwise ordered by the Conference, provided, howev-
er, that in elections, voting may be by written ballot. If the vote
is in doubt after a show of hands, the chair may order a standing
vote.
A standing count vote may be ordered on call of any member
supported by one-third of the members present and voting. A
vote by secret ballot may be ordered on call of any member,
supported by one-third of the members present and voting.
No other business shall be in order when a vote is being taken
or when the previous question has been called until the process
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is completed, except such as relates to the vote itself or such
business as the chair may deem appropriate. The count shall be
made by the Committee of Tellers as appointed and assigned by
the Secretary of the General Conference.
Rule 12. Division of Question
Before a vote is taken, any delegate shall have the right to call
for a division of any question, if it is subject to such division as the
delegate indicates. If no delegate objects, the division shall be
made; but if there is objection, the chair shall put the question of
division to vote, not waiting for a second.
IV. BUSINESS PROCEDURE
Rule 13. Motion for Adoption of Reports Unnecessary
Whenever a report of a committee signed by the chairperson
and secretary' thereof shall be presented to the Conference for its
action, it shall be deemed in proper order for consideration by the
Conference without the formality of a motion to adopt and a
second thereto.
Rule 14. Required Forms for Reports, Resolutions, Motions,
Amendments
All resolutions and committee reports shall be prepared in
triplicate; and motions, including amendments, shall be present-
ed in writing.
Rule 15. Alterations of Motions, Etc.
When a motion is made and seconded or a resolution is
introduced and seconded or a committee report is read or is
published in the Daily Christian Advocate, it shall be deemed to
be in possession of the Conference and may not be altered except
by action of the Conference (see Rule 31).
Rule 16. Undebatable Motions
The following motions shall be acted upon \dthout debate:
(1) To adjourn, when unqualified, except to adjourn the
Conference finally
(2) To suspend the rules
(3) To lay on the table, except as provided in Rule 35
(4) To take from the table
(5) To call for the previous question
(6) To reconsider a non-debatable motion
(7) To limit or extend the limits of debate
(8) To call for the orders of the day
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Rule 17. Rights of the Main Question
The main question may be opened to debate under the
following motions: to adopt, to commit or refer, to substitute, to
postpone, and to reconsider. No new motion, resolution, or
subject shall be entertained until the one under consideration
shall have been disposed of except as provided in Rule 11. The
foregoing does not apply to secondary motions if otherwise
allowable in the existing parliamentary situation.
Rule 18. Precedence of Secondary Motions
If any one or more of the following motions shall be made when
one or more other motions are pending, the order of their
precedence in relation to one another shall be the same as the
order of their Hsting below:
(1) To fix the time to which the Conference shall adjourn.
(This motion is subject to amendment, or it may be laid on
the table.)
(2) To adjourn
(3) To take recess
(4) To lay on the table
(5) To order the previous question
(6) To limit or extend the limits of debate
(7) To postpone to a given time
(8) To commit or refer
(9) To amend or to amend by substitution (one amendment
being allowed to an amendment)
(10) To postpone indefinitely
Rule 19. Motion to Adjourn in Order Except:
The motion to adjourn, when unqualified, shall be taken
without debate and shall always be in order, except:
(1) When a delegate has the floor
(2) When a question is actually put or a vote is being taken and
before it is finally decided
(3) When the previous question has been ordered and action
thereunder is pending
(4) When a motion to adjourn has been lost and no business or
debate has intervened
(5) When the motion to fix the time to which the Conference
shall adjourn is pending
The foregoing does not apply to a motion for final adjournment
of the Conference.
Rule 20. Tabling Related Motions
No motion which adheres to another motion or has another
motion adhering to it can be laid on the table by itself. Such
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motions, if laid on the table, carry with them the motions to which
they respectively adhere or which adhere to them.
Rule 21. Previous Question
Any member who moves the previous question (that is, that
the vote be now taken on the motion or motions pending) shall
also indicate to what it is intended to apply, if any secondary
motion or motions are also pending. If said member does not so
indicate, it shall be regarded as applying only to the immediately
pending question. This motion shall be taken without debate and
shall require a two-thirds vote of those present and voting for its
adoption; if it is adopted, the vote shall be taken on the motion or
motions to which it applies without further debate except as
provided in Rule 35 (see also Rules 16, 23, 24).
Rule 22. Referring Reports, etc.
It shall be in order for the Conference to refer to a committee
a section or part of a report or resolution which is before
the Conference for consideration or any amendment offered
thereto.
Rule 23. Procedure for Amending by Substitution
When a resolution or committee report is properly before the
Conference for consideration and action, even if amendments
thereto are pending, a substitute therefor may be offered by any
member moving that the same be substituted for the report,
resolution, or amendment under consideration. This substitute
shall be an alternative to what is before the house. The
Conference shall then proceed first to perfect the original report
or resolution, including consideration and action upon any
amendments which may be offered to it. The same perfecting
process shall then be followed with respect to the substitute. The
question shall then be put first on the motion to substitute,
followed by the motion to adopt the report or resolution;
provided, however, that the motion for the previous question
shall not be in order on the adoption of the report or
recommendation or on making the proposed substitution until
opportunity has been given for at least two members to speak on
each side of the question of substitution or adoption (also Rule 34
for handling minority reports).
Rule 24. Unlawful Motion After Speech
It shall not be in order for a member immediately after
discussing a pending question and before relinquishing the floor
to make a motion whose adoption would limit or stop debate.
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Rule 25. Exceptions to Majority Vote
A majority of those voting, a quorum being present, shall
decide all questions with the following exceptions:
(1) One-third of those present and voting shall suffice to sustain
a call for a count vote in case the decision of the chair is doubted
(see Rule 11). A tie vote sustains the chair (Rule 3).
(2) A two-thirds vote shall be required to sustain a motion to
suspend (Rule 37) or amend (Rule 38) the rules; to sustain a
motion for the previous question (Rule 21); to set aside a special
order; to consider a special order before the time set therefor; to
sustain the request of the Committee on Courtesies and
Privileges for the presentation of any person after the sixth day
of the General Conference.
(3) A two-thirds vote shall be required to approve a proposal
for a constitutional amendment {Discipline, 1111 62-64).
Rule 26. Reconsideration
A motion to reconsider an action of the Conference shall be in
order at any time if offered by a member who voted with, the
prevailing side. If the motion it is proposed to reconsider is
non-debatable, the motion to reconsider may not be debated (see
Rule 16).
Rule 27. Regular Calendar and Consent Calender
(1) The Secretary shall keep a chronological record of orders of
the day and of reports of committees (see Rule 30), which record
shall be called the Calendar; the matters of business placed on it
shall be considered as recommended by the Committee on
Calendar, unless by a two-thirds vote of the Conference an item is
taken up out of its order.
When a committee presents a report on a given subject, as a
part of its report it must also list the numbers of all petitions
relating to this subject on which the committee voted non-con-
currence.
(2) When the action of a legislative committee has been
unanimously adopted (all persons present and voting having
voted for the action) on a calendar item and the item has been
previously printed in the Daily Christian Advocate and in the
hands of delegates for not less than 24 hours, the Calendar
Committee shall cause the calendar numbers of such items to be
printed in the Daily Christian Advocate under the heading
"Consent Calendar," excepting those calendar items having
financial imphcations (see Plan of Organization VIII).
The Consent Calendar shall be called up daily pursuant to Rule
2, and adoption of the Consent Calendar by vote of the Con-
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ference shall be deemed adoption of all calendar items on the
Consent Calendar, provided however, that any delegate may
have a calendar item removed by having such a request in the
hands of the secretary by 3:00 p.m. of the day the calendar item
first appears in the Daily Christian Advocate, in which case the
item shall be removed and thereafter shall be called up in the
regular order of business.
V. COMMITTEES
Rule 28. Rules of Order of Legislative Committees
The rules of order of the General Conference, except for Rule
35, shall be observed in meetings of standing legislative
committees insofar as they apply.
Rule 29. Duties and Prerogatives of Legislative Committees
Following orientation and election of officers, as its first work,
a committee shall evaluate its petitions, come to agreements
regarding priority, and outline its work on the basis of those
priorities.
When a petition or resolution or any similar item is referred to
one of the several standing legislative committees, it shall be
understood that the whole question with which the paper has to
do is referred to that committee for such action as it may deem
wise. Committees shall report to the Conference upon all matters
referred to them by the Conference, directly or through the
Committee on Reference. Committee reports on resolutions,
petitions, etc., shall cite the same, identifying them by numbers
they bear respectively in the published reports of the Committee
on Reference or in some other suitable manner.
When a committee ascertains that another committee is or, in
its judgment, should be considering a subject which the former is
considering, it shall report the matter to the Committee on
Reference for such adjustment as the situation may require.
Rule 30. Legislative Committees Report to Secretary
As quickly as material can be prepared, each secretary' of a
standing legislative committee shall present a clearly marked
original work copy of the committee's report, signed by the
committee chairperson and secretary, to the Secretary' of the
Conference. The original work copy shall be marked with the
priority the committee places on that subject. The Secretary' of
the Conference shall receive said reports, type them in triplicate,
enter them into the calendar, and furnish the editor of the Daily
Christian Advocate with one of the copies for publication.
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Committee and minority reports which propose changes in the
Discipline shall give chapter, section, and paragraph to be
affected and shall be prepared in the following manner: Existing
words used as reference points shall be in quotes; words to be
deleted shall be single-underscored; words to be added shall be
double-underscored. In pubhcation of these reports, the Daily
Christian Advocate shall substitute italics for single underscoring
and boldface for double underscoring.
Rule 31. Published Reports in Possession of Conference
Reports submitted by the committee according to the deadline
as announced by the Secretary of the Conference shall appear in
the next day's Daily Christian Advocate. The report as printed in
the Daily Christian Advocate becomes the official copy, subject
only to grammatical or other obvious editorial changes and shall
be regarded as in the possession of the Conference. On the day
following its first appearance in the Daily Christian Advocate or
any time thereafter, a report is in order for consideration at the
pleasure of the Conference. The same rule shall apply to a report
of a minority of any committee (see Rule 34).
Rule 32. Preparation and Printing of Reports
All committee reports shall be presented to the Secretary of
the Conference on a form provided therefor and shall bear at the
top the name of the committee, its total membership, the number
present at the time the report was adopted, the number voting
for and the number voting against the report, respectively, and
the number not voting. Consent Calendar items (see Rule 27.2)
shall be clearly marked with an identifying symbol on the report
cover and in the Daily Christian Advocate printing, this symbol
to be supplied by the General Conference Secretary. In addition
to concurrence or non-concurrence, a committee may recommend
amended action or referral to the next General Conference or to a
board, council, commission, or committee, either for action or for
report to the next General Conference. Reports of the standing
legislative committees shall be printed in the Daily Christian
Advocate at least one day before being presented for considera-
tion by the Conference, and they shall not be read unless by its
order. Committee reports to which minority reports are
appended shall be printed in sequence, and so numbered.
Rule 33. Committee Chairperson Not in Harmony with Report
When the chairperson of a committee is not in harmony with a
report adopted by the committee, it shall be the chairperson's
duty to state the fact to the committee, which shall elect one of its
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members to represent it in the presentation and discussion of the
report in the Conference; but if, in such a case, the committee
shall fail to select a representative, the chairperson shall
designate a member to represent the committee, and said
representatives shall have all the rights and privileges of the
chairperson in relation to such report.
Rule 34. Minority Report
Minority reports represented as substitutes for a committee
report shall conform to Rule 31 and indicate the specific report
number with which it relates, and the names of the members of
the committee signing the report shall be indicated. A minority
report shall be signed by one-tenth or by ten members of that
committee, whichever is the lesser.
A minority report shall be handled as a substitute for the
report of the committee pursuant to Rule 23 as would any other
substitute.
A member selected by the signers of a report of a minority of a
committee to present the same shall have the same rights and
privileges in relation thereto which belong to the chairperson in
the presentation of the committee report. In closing debate on the
minority report, the member presenting the minority report shall
speak first and the chairperson last.
Rule 35. Speakers For and Against
When the report of a committee is under consideration, it shall
be the duty of the presiding officer to ascertain, when recognizing
a member of the Conference, on which side the member proposes
to speak; the chair shall not assign the floor to any member
proposing to speak on the same side of the pending question as
the speaker immediately preceding if any member desires to
speak on the other side thereof.
Except for undebatable motions, no report shall be adopted or
question relating to the same decided without opportunity having
been given for at least two speeches for and two against the said
proposal. After three speeches for and three against, the
question shall be put automatically.
However, the chairperson and/or duly authorized member or
members presenting the committee's report (and the minority
report chairperson or representative if there be one) shall be
entitled to speak before the vote is taken.
This right of the chairperson and/or other member or members
to close the debate shall prevail in like manner to a limit of three
minutes when a vote is about to be taken on a motion to amend, to
substitute, to postpone, to refer, or to lay on the table or any
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other motion whose adoption would vitally affect the report
under consideration (see Rule 34).
Rule 36. Effective Date
All legislation of the General Conference of The United
Methodist Church shall become effective January 1 following the
session of the General Conference at which it is enacted, unless
otherwise specified.
VI. SUSPENDING, AMENDING, AND SUPPLEMENTING
Rule 37. Suspension of Rules
The operation of any of the provisions of the Plan of
Organization or of these Rules of Order may be suspended at any
time by a two-thirds vote of the Conference (see Rule 25.2).
Rule 38. Amending Rules
The Plan of Organization and these Rules of Order may be
amended or changed by a two-thirds vote of the Conference;
provided the proposed change or amendment has originated in
the Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of Order or has
been presented to the Conference in writing and referred to this
committee, which committee shall report thereon not later than
the following day (see Rule 25.2).
Rule 39. Robert's Rules of Order, Supplemental Authority
In any parHamentary situation not clearly covered by the Plan
of Organization or these Rules of Order, the General Conference
shall be governed in its action by the current edition of Robert's
Rules of Order.
Rule 40. Persons Without Right to Make or Second Motions
A person seated in the Conference with the right to speak, but
without vote, does not have the right to make a motion or second
motions.
THE
EPISCOPAL
ADDRESS
Salutation
Fathers and Mother, Brothers and Sisters:
This is the first time this salutation has been used in the
Episcopal Address to a General Conference. Heretofore it would
have been inappropriate. Now it is proper, because in 1980 a
woman was elected to our episcopacy, demonstrating that even in
so venerable an institution as the church, "Time makes ancient
good uncouth."^
The election of Marjorie Matthews is a watershed in ecclesiasti-
cal history. There is no other instance in the whole of
Christendom where a major world communion has opened its
episcopal ranks to a woman. By divine providence The United
Methodist Church in this way has given validity to the New
Testament claim: "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is
neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are
all one in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:28).
The revelation of God is not static. Divine disclosure does not
end with the last verse in the New Testament. What happened in
the first century needs the achievements of subsequent ages,
including the 20th century, to provide a full account of the mighty
acts of God in history. "And these all, having obtained a good
report through faith, received not the promise; God having
provided some better thing for us, that they without as should not
be made perfect" (Hebrews 11:39-40).
In Memoriam
Each age can take pride in its own prophets and seers. In this
Council of Bishops our lives have been enriched and our work
strengthened by 12 of our colleagues who, during the past
quadrennium, have been translated from the Church Militant to
the Church Triumphant:
Escrivao A. Zunguze Donald H. Tippett
Alfred J. Shaw Charles W. Brashares
' James Russell Lowell, The Present Crisis, stanza 18. line 2.
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Mangal Singh Reuben H. Mueller
J. Waskom Pickett Harold R. Heininger
Richard C. Raines J. Kenneth Shamblin
C. Ernst Sommer Gabriel Sundaram
But to call their names is to start to count the blessings they
have bestowed upon us, and then suddenly to stop, realizing that,
like sands on the seashore and stars in the sky, they are too
numerous to tally.
OUR INSPIRATION IS FROM THE PAST
Origin
This General Conference is auspicious. It comes in the year of
our 200th anniversary as a church. Though Methodism as a moral
and spiritual movement had been in existence in England since
1739, and in the colonies since 1766, what had been a mere col-
lection of religious societies on both sides of the Atlantic became
on the American continent in 1784 a new church with its own mis-
sion and its special place in the wide economy of God's grace.
John Wesley was, under God, its founder. He who refused to
organize his followers into a denomination in the old world felt
obligated, after the Revolutionary War, to provide his disciples
with one in the new. Consequently, he gave them their doctrinal
standards in the Apostles' Creed and an abbreviated form of the
Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, as well as their rites and ritual
and ordinal, which he edited for them from the Book of Common
Prayer. He lent them his General Rules. At the same time he
ordained two of his lay preachers and sent them to become the
nucleus of their ministry, while he ordained a clergyman from the
Church of England, Dr. Thomas Coke, as their superintendent,
made him his plenipotentiary, and designated their own Francis
Asbury another superintendent to serve with Dr. Coke in the
governance of the new church.
"As our American brethren are now totally disentangled, both
from the state and the English hierarchy, we dare not entangle
them again, either with the one or the other," affirmed Mr.
Wesley. "They are now at full liberty simply to follow the
Scriptures and the primitive church. And we judge it best that
they should stand fast in that liberty wherewith God has so
strangely set them free."^
2 John Wesley, "Letter to Dr. Coke, Mr. Asburj', and Our Brethren in North
America," Abel Stevens, History of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Eaton and
Mains, N. Y., and Curts and Jennings, Cincinnati, Ohio, n.d.. Vol. II, p. 183.
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And stand fast in liberty our Methodist forebears did. They
accepted the hturgy Mr. Wesley had prepared for them from the
Book of Common Prayer, at least to the extent of using its forms
of performing Baptism, the Lord's Supper, marriage, and
ordination. They gladly adopted Wesley's doctrines and theology
and recognized him as their father in the faith. But beyond this,
they took advantage of their religious as well as political freedom.
The polity and discipline of the church was decidedly its own. Its
preaching and regular services of worship were spontaneous and
free, like open country, fresh air, and running streams, adapted
to the tastes and understanding of simple, untutored, and
emotional people, who were reached more often through the
heart than through the head, and who responded with their whole
being to the Word of God. More than all else, it was democratic
and self-determinative. It did not accept anything, even advice
from Mr. Wesley, until it had discussed it, debated its merits and
demerits, and then determined by majority vote whether it
wanted it or not. The freedom that characterizes the United
States has characterized Methodism since its inception as a
church.
The Christmas Conference, which met in Lovely Lane Chapel
here in Baltimore from December 24, 1784, through January 2,
1785, lasted only 10 days. Yet in that short time the decision to
become a church was made, the name of the church chosen,
episcopal government adopted, three orders of ministry estab-
hshed, discipline and polity determined, and, above all else,
purpose and mission conceived, and the plan of achievement
devised and put immediately into operation.
The conference consisted of as many of the traveling preachers
as could be collected. There were about 60 of them. Two were
Black: Harry Hosier and Richard Allen. All were laymen. Twelve
of this number were made elders. Probably 15 others were made
deacons. Dr. Thomas Coke was confirmed in the general
superintendency to which Wesley had ordained him. And the two
elders Wesley had ordained and sent over with him — Richard
Whatcoat and Thomas Vasey — were gladly accepted as ministers
in the new church.
Francis Asbury was elected by his American brethren to the
superintendency. On three successive days, starting with
Christmas 1784, he was ordained deacon, elder, and superinten-
dent respectively. Dr. Coke, acting in the capacity of the
traditional bishop, and assisted by the two elders ordained by
Wesley, ordained Asbury. A fourth person participated in the
ordination and laid his hands also on the head of the first bishop
ordained in America. That person was the venerable Philip
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William Otterbein, a Reformed minister in Baltimore, who later,
with Martin Boehm, founded the Church of the United Brethren
in Christ.
This church was organized 16 years later. Its purpose was to
serve German-speaking people of similar persuasion to the
Methodists. Between 1803 and 1807 another German-speaking
ecclesiastical body known as the Evangelical Association arose in
this country under the leadership of Jacob Albright. All three
churches — Methodist, United Brethren, and Evangelical — ^were
grounded in the same basic theology, motivated by the same
moral and spiritual purpose, pietistic in disposition and behavior,
episcopally governed, and with only minor variations, alike in
discipline and polity.
Racial discrimination prompted Black people in Philadelphia
and New York to organize new churches: the African Methodist
Episcopal Church in 1816 and the African Methodist Episcopal
Church Zion in 1820. Both were in doctrine and discipline exact
duplicates of the mother church, so that the first two Black
denominations ever formed were Methodist.
The Christmas Conference at Lovely Lane Chapel in Baltimore
gave to Christendom the Methodist Episcopal Church, the first
national church to be organized in the new world. Its hallmark
was the connectional system. Every charge, whether a single
church or circuit, was inextricably bound to every other charge.
It emphasized the unity of the whole, not the diversity of the
parts. Therefore, its policies and programs were determined by
what came to be a representative general conference to which all
the annual conferences and individual congregations adhered. Its
clergy held membership in an annual conference, not in a local
church. Its ministers were deployed according to need, appointed
annually by bishops, and sent to rather than called by the
congregations they served. Its doctrines, so it believed, came by
divine revelation, not human discovery, so they were not subject
to the changing opinions of succeeding general conferences. This
church rapidly emerged into the forefront of the nation and
expanded around the world.
Purpose
The Methodist Episcopal Church, in its first Discipline,
declared that God raised it up "to reform the continent and to
spread scriptural hohness over the land." The twin foci of our
denomination since its inception have been social involvement and
evangelization, the reformation of society according to the ideals of
the Kingdom of God, and the salvation of individual men and
women through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Social Accomplishments: Impact on the Nation
The Christmas Conference of 1784 condemned slavery and
resolved "to extirpate this abomination from among us."
Consequently it declared that Methodists must free their slaves
within 12 months or withdraw from the church. Many Methodists
did neither, and the church itself divided over the issue of slavery
60 years later. Yet, despite the schism, Methodism as a whole
contributed immeasurably to the abolition movement, winning
from President Lincoln the admission that the nation would never
have won the crusade to free the slaves if it had not been for the
influence of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The 18th Amendment, making the manufacture, sale and
consumption of alcoholic beverages illegal in the United States,
and the 19th Amendment, extending suffrage to women, found
their most numerous and most effective sponsors in the various
branches of Methodism. Frances E, Willard, for example, who
won the accolade "the incarnation of modem Methodism," was
preeminent in both movements — prohibition and the right of
women to vote. The United Brethren Church was the first to
forbid its members to consume alcohol, and the Methodist
Episcopal Church, to organize a national Board of Temperance.
All denominations advocated temperance, but the Methodists,
realizing that Uncle Sam was rapidly degenerating from a social
drinker into a sot, demanded total abstinence from the consump-
tion of alcohol. The year 1920 saw the passage of both
amendments. In the most recent past, no other church has done
more than the United Methodist to secure the passage of the
Equal Rights Amendment.
Our record in higher education is exemplary. Ours was the first
denomination anywhere to offer women a liberal arts education.
Wesleyan College in Macon, Ga., is the oldest college to award
degrees to women in the entire world. Through the Freedmen's
Aid Society, the Methodist Episcopal Church took major
responsibility for the education of Black people after the Civil
War. Chautauqua, started by a Methodist minister and layman
on a camp-meeting ground, was the pioneer program in adult
education outside college and the instigator of the first corre-
spondence schools in this country. Today, The United Methodist
Church supports more universities and colleges, with the largest
student enrollment, of any denomination in America.
We have been equal to the best of our sister denominations in
the estabhshment of homes for orphans and other needy children
as well as for the elderly. We have developed a network of
hospitals throughout our conferences, some of which are among
the best in the nation. Our church has pioneered in the advocacy
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of prison reform and the humane treatment of criminals. The
Goodwill Industries sprang out of the efforts of a Methodist
pastor in Boston to give employment to the indigent.
Our most splendid social achievements have been in the field of
business and industrial relations. Due to our connectional system
we have as a church been able to do more than others in settling
strikes and improving the lot of the laborers in this country. We
have sponsored the six-day working week, the eight-hour
working day, the minimum wage, decent working conditions, and
fair employment practices. The Methodist Episcopal Church
fashioned in 1908 the first social creed in history — a landmark in
the development of ethics for business and industry.
Progress Within the Church
What Methodism recommended to secular society, it sought to
exemplify in its own denominational life. Therefore, its history
presents a church that has always been in process of being
renewed and reformed.
The Methodist Protestant Church broke the hold of the clergy
on the reins of control by according the laity equal representation
with them in general conference. And today lay representation in
our church is so pronounced that the formula for distribution of
membership on most of our agencies is one-third laymen,
one-third lay women, and one-third clergy.
The same has been true of us in according rights to women. Our
women, following in the footsteps of Barbara Heck, the Mother of
American Methodism, were the first to organize a Woman's
Home Missionary Society, which became in 1884 an official
agency of the Methodist Episcopal Church. One of its presidents
was Lucy Webb Hayes, at that time the First Lady of the United
States. Women became delegates to general conference 11 years
before the nation gave them the franchise. And today the
Women's Division of the Board of Global Ministries is probably
the most influential body in the whole church.
Though the Congregationahsts ordained the first woman, the
first denomination officially to authorize the ordination of women
was the Church of the United Brethren in 1889. In 1956, Georgia
Harkness did more than anyone else to achieve full clerical rights
for women in The Methodist Church. As a result, today The
United Methodist Church has more female ministers than
perhaps all the other major denominations combined.
Though the Roman Catholic Church was the first to have a
Black person in the episcopacy in the Western Hemisphere, ours
was the first to elect Black persons to that office with full
responsibility over annual conferences. Today there is in the
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United States only one Black ordinary bishop in the Roman
Catholic Church and one diocesan bishop in the Episcopal
Church, while The United Methodist Church has eight in the
effective relationship. At the level of decisionmaking, our
denomination is the most completely integrated racially of any
in America.
In the beginning the only credentials our clergy had were their
devotion and industry. As late as 1952, the standard route to
conference membership and ordination was through the confer-
ence course of study. Our theological seminaries were, at best,
auxiliary. Financially they had to fend for themselves. They
received less denominational support than those of any other
major denomination. In 1968 The United Methodist Church
established the Ministerial Education Fund, in which 2 percent of
the operational budget of every local church is designated for
ministerial education. As a result, we stand with the Southern
Baptists and Roman Catholics in doing more to support the
education of the clergy than any other denomination in America.
From its inception the Methodist Episcopal Church has been a
world church. Our first bishop, Thomas Coke, was an intrepid
missionary, who died at sea on his way to India to organize the
church there as he had in America. Of the 12 persons ordained as
elders in 1784, three w^re sent as missionaries outside the bounds
of the United States. A Black, John Stewart, began to evangelize
the American Indians. In 1819 Nathan Bangs led in the
establishment of the Methodist Missionary Society. Our first
overseas mission was to Liberia in Africa in 1833. By 1948 we had
conferences in 50 nations over the world. Most of these have
become autonomous churches.
The World Methodist Council, organized by British and
American Methodism in 1881, is the second oldest of the world
communions, antedating the Lutheran World Federation and the
Baptist World Alliance by more than half a century. Our
denomination helped to organize the Federal Council of Churches
of Christ in America, now the National Council of Churches of
Christ in the USA. The Methodist Episcopal Church gave it, with
slight alterations, its own Social Creed, and its first president
was a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Both the
Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church
were charter members of the World Council of Churches, and
from the beginning until recently The Methodist Church has been
its strongest financial supporter. A Methodist layman, John R.
Mott, helped to lay the foundation of the ecumenical movement
and was the president of its first conference in Edinburgh,
Scotland, in 1910.
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Growth and Expansion
What our church has done to improve society, it has been able
to do only because of the devotion and piety of its members and
because its membership has composed so large a segment of the
society it has sought to change. Personal holiness, the church has
believed, is essential to social righteousness and to the rectifica-
tion of the nation and of the world. Thus, since its inception in
1784, its mission has been to transform the lives of individual men
and women and to incorporate them through Baptism and
confirmation into its own corporate body. Growth and expansion
have always been the hallmark of Methodism.
In 1784 the ratio of Methodists to the population of the United
States was only one in 213 persons. By 1926 our church reached a
ratio of one in 17, which it maintained, with a temporary decline
during the Depression, until 1960. Between 1800 and 1950 the
rate of increase in the population of this country was 36.4 percent,
while that of our church was 168.62 percent. Indeed, as late as
1950 our growth rate was ahead of the nation's by 2.61 percent.
Until the large inflow of immigrants from Ireland and central and
southern Europe in the middle of the 19th century, Methodism
was numerically the largest religious body in the United States
and, indeed, remained the largest Protestant church until 1970.
"It may fairly be said," affirmed Abraham Lincoln in May 1864,
"that the Methodist Episcopal Church, not less devoted than the
best, is by its greatest numbers the most important of all. It is by
no fault in others that the Methodist Church sends more soldiers
to the field, more nurses to the hospitals, and more prayers to
heaven than any. God bless the Methodist Church."^
OUR DUTY IS IN THE PRESENT
The Reformation of the World
Today we are a world church, and our duties are commensurate
with the needs of humanity. Our forebears sought to reform a
continent. Their accomplishments inspire us now to essay the
reformation of the world.
Unless we can abolish war, the chances are there will not be
any world left for us to reform. An all-out nuclear war would
eradicate civilization and in all probability destroy human life
itself. Proposals and plans to curtail nuclear developments, to
impose a nuclear freeze, to guarantee nuclear parity between the
3 Carl Sandburg, Abraham Lincoln: The War Years, Harcourt Brace and
World, Inc., N. Y., 1939, Vol. Ill, p. 224.
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Soviet Union and United States are no more than palliatives.
They do not cure the disease. All nuclear weapons possessed by
any and every nation must simultaneously be destroyed, and
neutral nations that do not possess such weapons must be the
agents engaged to destroy them and to guarantee that their
destruction is complete.
War is malignant. And, given the disposition of governments to
exercise military force unconscionably for purposes of expansion,
ideological uniformity, the coercion of populations, and nationalis-
tic prestige and power, conventional weapons are also intolera-
ble. Christian conscience demands total disarmament by dis-
banding armies, navies, and air forces over the face of the earth.
The early church with one voice condemned war. The
Augustinian and medieval doctrine of the Just War was a later
concession by the church to secularistic society and imperial
government which at the time were at least nominally Christian.
When its provisions were strictly adhered to, all it did was to
enable Christians to kill other Christians on a restricted scale and
a bit more humanely than otherwise, but they got killed just the
same. Under contemporary circumstances the doctrine of the
Just War is a ridiculous anachronism. Jesus came that all might
have life and have it more abundantly. We are the disciples of the
Prince of Peace. He died on the cross rather than call down
legions of angels to destroy his enemies. The church's message to
the world is that any nation that selfishly tries to preserve its
national existence by military means alone is bound to lose it,
while those nations that give themselves unselfishly to the saving
of their people and humanity will by divine grace achieve an
exemplary place in history and become an earthly model of the
kingdom of God.
Just as important as the abolition of war are the universal
respect for human rights, the freedom of persons in every nation
and society, the safeguards of life, liberty, and the means of
happiness to all people who inhabit the earth. The danger of
enslavement is as terrifying as the threat of nuclear disaster. The
inability freely to express one's thoughts, to disseminate new
ideas, and to pursue the dictates of conscience are as oppressive
as death itself. The domination of any portion of humanity by an
oppressive, totalitarian regime is an evil which the church must
resist with the same vigor and determination that it resists war.
Blackmail of one nation by another through superior military
force and the suppression of the citizenrj^ of a country by its own
government are comparable to a holocaust. Jesus announced his
mission and therefore the mission of his church: "to preach
deliverance to the captives" and "to set at liberty them that are
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oppressed" (Luke 4:18). "Give liberty to whom liberty is due,"
proclaims John Wesley, "that is to every child of man, to every
partaker of human nature. Let none serve you but by his own
voluntary choice. Away with all whips, all chains, all compul-
sion
f"4
It is the inalienable right of every person to security and
well-being within the society in which that person lives. Yet
contemporary society is victimized by crime, and human life
appears as cheap today as it did in the most degenerate societies
of antiquity. A thief kills with the same abandon that he or she
steals. This is due in part to the inadequacy of our system of
criminal justice and the brutalization of prisoners within our
penal institutions. It is unconscionable to incarcerate with
hardened criminals first-time young offenders and persons whose
crimes do not involve physical injury and danger to other
persons. Indeed, such persons should not be put in penal
institutions at all. Rather, their sentences should be in the form of
financial reparation to the people whom they have injured and the
society whose laws they have violated, even if this must take the
form of constructive work for others with no remuneration
beyond mere subsistence to themselves. In this country it costs
the public more money to keep a person in prison for a year than it
does to pay a student's expenses in college.
Every person indicted for a crime should be given a trial within
a few weeks of indictment. Appeals after conviction should not be
so easily obtained. Hand guns should be outlawed and plea
bargaining only sparingly used. What justice is there in excusing
one person for a crime in order to obtain that person's testimony
against an accomplice in order to convict the accomplice? The
parole system is far too lax and needs careful study and revision.
Every precaution must be taken that a person convicted of
premeditated murder not endanger the public again. Justice is
the foundation of society. Even the mercy of God never subverts
his justice. If it did, the atonement of Christ would have no
meaning. To show mercy to a murderer and at the same time to
do an injustice to an innocent person who becomes the murderer's
victim is a mockery to creation and an offence to Almighty God.
The most basic human right is the opportunity of a decent
livelihood. Every person deserves the opportunity to acquire the
material resources to live creatively and happily. Persons
incapacitated beyond the point of productive labor are entitled to
'» John Wesley, "Thoughts upon Slavery," V. 6, Works, Jackson Edition,
Wesleyan-Methodist Book-Room, London, n.d.. Vol. XI, p. 79.
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compassionate care and to whatever satisfaction their condition
will permit. Old age should be a season of serenity for those who
attain it. Retirement income should be adequate to enable a
person to maintain a reasonable standard of living.
Unemployment and rampant inflation are twin economic evils
that, like cancer to the human body, decimate and in the end
destroy the body of society. Both are morally intolerable.
Though talent and industry deserve recognition and reward
and though property and possessions should not be denied to
them who earn them, still gross inequities cannot be counten-
anced by a morally responsible people. Retirement pay of several
hundred thousand dollars for the executive of a corporation,
when workers in that business are unemployed; and large
government pensions equal in some instances to the highest
salary a person received during the years of active service, when
the social security system of the country is in jeopardy, are
difficult to understand, much less to justify. "In cases of dire
need," says St. Thomas Aquinas, "all things are common
property. "= That is, the superfluous goods of the rich are to be
shared with the poor. "Feed the man dying of hunger," the
fathers of the church admonish, "because if you have not fed him,
you have killed him."^ And John Wesley adds, "Treat every poor
person as you would God Almighty should treat you!"^
Though the church champions the cause of the poor and
underprivileged, it does not thereby indiscriminately condemn
the affluent and blame them for the plight of the poor. It is
counterproductive to try to create a guilt complex among
prosperous people by constantly reminding them that a very
small percentage of the world's population consumes a prepon-
derant amount of the world's resources and goods, as if they
deliberately cause this imbalance. It is false to assume that
wealth is synonymous with exploitation and greed; and poverty
with generosity and unselfishness. Saint Augustine observes that
a person may have a lot of wealth in his possession but no avarice
whatever in his heart, while another without any money at all
may be consumed by covetousness. There are enough resources
in most countries for the maintenance and well-being of their
population. Small, overpopulated countries by industry- and
'" Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica, II-II, Q. 66, A. 7.
« Gratian, Decretum, C. 21, dist. LXXXVI. Cf. The Pastoral Constitution of the
Church in the Modem World, Chapter III, Section 1, Division 69, Documents of
Vatican II, edited by Walter M. Abbott and Joseph Gallagher, Gold Press, N. Y.,
1966, p. 279.
^ cf. John Wesley, op. cit., Vol. VIII, p. 262.
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creativity have acquired a high standard of hving, while some
large and relatively rich countries either because of exploitation
or mismanagement are ravaged by poverty.
There is inherent merit in the Protestant ethic of the moral and
spiritual value of productive and creative labor, and a direct
historical corollary between societies that have actively espoused
it and their prosperity. The Industrial Revolution began in Great
Britain and reached its zenith in the United States. The United
States has generated more wealth than any other nation. At the
same time it has given more away in help to others than almost all
the other nations combined. The Marshall Plan stands as a
monument to national philanthropy, unmatched in size and
effectiveness in all history, A vital element of Uberty is economic
freedom. The right of a person to own and use the wealth he or
she has honestly made, so long as the person does not abuse that
right by despoiling others, is preferable to the ownership of all
wealth by the state and its control and management by
governmental bureaucrats. Certainly industry and hard work are
indigenous to Methodism. John Wesley saved England from the
revolution which struck France by changing the people rife for
revolution into productive citizens. "Economic ambition, he
believed to be a good servant but an accursed master."® Indeed,
he describes money "as that most precious talent which contains
all the rest" and contends that it "is unspeakably precious if we
are wise and faithful stewards of it."^
The church stands above and in judgment of all economic
systems. Its sole concern with them is that they promote the
material welfare of all God's people.
Every nation is inextricably bound to every other nation. The
economy of one affects the economies of the others. Therefore,
uncontrolled nationalism has outlived its usefulness. The times
demand an international superstructure with the power and
authority to legislate in behalf of the well-being of all peoples, to
arbitrate disputes, to restrain violence, and to obliterate war.
Personal Redemption and Righteousness
The reformation of the world depends on the redemption of its
inhabitants. There can never be a just and orderly society apart
from righteous people who constitute it. We have spent much
time deahng with social structures, debating the merits and
® John Wesley Bready, England Before and After Wesley, Hodder and
Stoughton, Ltd., London, n.d., p. 234.
9 Sermon LI, "The Good Steward," I, 7, in Works, Vol. VI, p. 139.
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demerits of various political and economic systems, and attempt-
ing by abstract, idealistic principles to reshape institutions and
organizations, and far too little time evangelizing people, trying
by the power of the gospel to convict them of sin, and offering
them the gift of redemption through faith in Jesus Christ,
whereby they obtain both a divine purpose for their lives and the
power for its fulfillment. Our primary mission is to commend our
Savior to them.
People alone as individuals can be redeemed, not institutions,
structures of society, or forms of government. These agencies,
however, can and should be changed and improved, better to
serve all people. Neither the United States nor the Soviet Union
will exist in heaven. Yet we pray that many of the citizens of both
countries vnW. Even the church has no institutional existence
beyond time and space. Each person whom God has made must
answer personally to God for the life that person has lived.
Everyone hopes to hear God call him or her by name and say:
"Well done, good and faithful servant, . . . enter thou into the
joys of thy Lord" (Matthew 25:32).
The church is not to be a mirror of the world but a reflection of
heaven. Its ethics are the teachings of Jesus and not the mores of
contemporary secular society. The basis of its message is the
disclosure of God, not the opinions of people. It is the servant of
God's Word revealed in the Scriptures of the Old and New
Testament. It does not countenance as a permissive life style
what the Bible labels as sin, nor is it to subvert the heinousness of
sin by excusing it as an illness or minor mistake. The Bible
affirms, "the soul that sinneth, it shall die" (Ezekiel 14:4).
Though the church stands in judgment and condemns sin, it
never ceases to love the sinner. Like its Lord, it is invariably
compassionate, merciful, and forgiving. It cannot turn its back on
any suppliant. Its doors are always open to sinners, and they are
welcome into its fellowship. But this does not mean that it
condones their sin and becomes a champion of their style of living
when it is contrary to its own. It does not provide them with a
platform to advocate a form of behavior inconsistent with its
gospel. It accepts a person just as the person is in order for Christ
to make him or her into what he or she ought to become. It sees
people not as they are but as they can be.
It is futile to try to pass judgment on a person's sexual
predisposition or the bent of his or her inner nature. It is God who
made us, and not we ourselves. (Psalm 100:36). In whatever way
our nature was formed before birth, that is not our responsibility,
and God does not hold us accountable for what we cannot help.
Only God knows the secrets of our heart and can read our inmost
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thoughts. But the church must insist on moral and spiritual
discipline. The Bible teaches that God will not permit us to be
tempted beyond that we are able to bear (I Corinthians 10:13).
Only in the marriage of man and woman can the church
countenance sexual expression. When persons remain in the
unmarried state, the church expects from them, both male and
female, a life of chastity, continence, and celibacy. After all, our
divine Lord himself never married, yet his hfe was without sin.
Likewise, the church expects from married couples faithfulness
and devotion to each other as long as they both shall live and the
establishment of a home which is a haven of blessedness and a
place of peace. The procreation of children and their rearing in
the nurture and admonition of the Lord are the glory of marriage.
Though abortion may be essential in extreme circumstances, to
say that the fetus in a woman's womb is her own property to do
with as she pleases and to use abortion for immoral purposes is a
barbaric act displaying the lowest form of degeneracy. Abortion
must never be permitted to become the means for promiscuity
and sexual indulgence.
The perennial purpose of the church is to lead people to Jesus,
so that he can remake their lives like his very own.
Renewal and Accountability
The euphoria and optimism that marked the centennial of the
Methodist churches in 1884 are out of place in 1984. The
expectation then that our denominations were invincible and
would always be in the vanguard of the march of Christendom
toward the establishment of the Kingdom of God on earth was
short lived.
Inevitable progress was the dream of the 19th century. But
that dream has been dissipated in the nightmare of the 20th
century — ^the most war-ridden, violent, and destructive period in
all history. To be sure, there have been more gains in scientific
and technological knowledge in this century than in all the
preceding centuries combined, but this knowledge is more a
threat than it is a boon to human existence, and because of it we
live in constant dread of annihilation. In its preoccupation with
the material things of life, the 20th century has lost sight of the
spiritual altogether. The eternal dimension of human nature is
overshadowed by the temporal, so that the image of God has
almost been erased from the countenance of his creatures.
Likewise, The United Methodist Church, which has done so
much to improve the material lot of people, has done far too little
to save their souls. Since 1966 our denomination has continually
lost members in the United States. Some years it has lost more
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than the size of a small annual conference. Indeed, the
accumulated loss is double the entire membership of the
Evangelical United Brethren Church at the time of union. If our
losses continue as they have been, there will not be members left
in the United States to implement the social programs of which
we are so proud. Fortunately, gains in membership are taking
place in our churches overseas, especially in Africa and Asia. For
example, in the last decade, our churches in Zimbabwe and
Mozambique, despite wars, rose from 5,280 members to 30,000
and from 6,000 to 32,000, respectively; while our membership in
Angola has jumped from 40,000 to 90,000, and in Zaire from
100,000 to 370,000. Our offspring in Indonesia has experienced a
30 percent growth and in Korea a 300 percent. The Evangelical
Methodist Church in Bolivia has doubled in membership in the
last three years. Soon we may be looking to our offspring abroad
to send missionaries and evangelists to the western world to
save us.
Much of the time and energy of recent general conferences
have been spent on internal affairs rather than on the church's
mission to the outside world.
Various caucuses have arisen within the church to voice their
own concerns and promote their own interests. The church has
not only heard and heeded them, but even funded them, so that
they have become lobbying groups throughout the connection.
Undue concessions to a disparity of concerns could lead to
polarization and in time impair the unity of the church.
The quota system, assuring proper representation to minori-
ties, women, and young people, has enabled us to avoid structural
discrimination and to utilize the gifts and graces of persons from
all segments of the church. We should, however, be judicious in
the use of it, always making it an asset by discovering and
employing the new talent it affords, and never permitting it to
become the tool of reverse discrimination, or an end in itself. It
is unfortunate that even the church has found it necessary
to establish monitoring agencies to assure justice to all its
membership.
We have been fortunate in the efficiency and effectiveness of
the staffs of our boards and agencies. However, these staff
persons must not think of themselves as so efficient that they do
not need always to seek advice and guidance from local leadership
in areas where they sponsor projects or are in any way involved.
All boards and agencies must remember that they are tools of the
denomination, designed to aid it in the performance of its mission;
they are not intended to speak for it or to represent it to the
outside world. No board or agency should ever be allowed to
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become so big and powerful that it gives the appearance of being
an autonomous entity and presumes in its policies and procedures
to disregard the opinions and wishes of the general membership
of the denomination.
We support the Board of Global Ministries as the sole sending
agency of missionaries and disapprove the organization of
another sending agency in competition with it. However, in
fairness to the concerns of those who feel the necessity for a
second agency, we urge that measures be taken to assure our
people that evangelization and evangelism are a vital part of the
philosophy and practice of mission by the board and that its staff
is committed to Wesleyan theology. We strongly support the
emphasis on indigenous leadership in the church throughout
the world.
The benevolent monies of the church should be expended on
causes related to the nature and life of the church and over which
the church has some measure of control. Our boards and agencies
should not be permitted to make grants to political causes or
support movements based on ideologies contrary to the Christian
faith.
Only the General Conference can determine policy and, when
in session, speak for the whole church. The bishops, however, are
general superintendents of the denomination as a whole. They
alone are charged, under the constitution, with "the general
oversight and promotion of the temporal and spiritual interests of
the entire church." As prophets, they should speak for God to the
church on all questions concerning its duty. As priests and chief
pastors, they should constantly seek its welfare. They should
be its voice to society and the world, its ambassadors to all
humanity.
A strong church requires a strong ministry. Originally the
Methodist societies depended on lay ministry, and the ministry of
the laity always has been and always shall be a strong factor in
the mission of the church. When Methodism was organized into a
church in 1784, a clear and distinctive ministry was established in
contradistinction to the general ministry of the laity. Divine
calhng and ordination, setting certain people apart, to do the
special work of God through fulltime service as preachers,
prophets, priests, teachers, and evangehsts, constituted the
official ministry of our church. Those ministers were called by
God and recognized through their gifts and graces by the
conference. They were not selected by the people as their
representative ministers. A minister in the Lutheran and
Reformed traditions is representative of the laity in the
performance of ministerial functions. In the Methodist tradition
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the minister is representative of Jesus Christ. In the establish-
ment of our ministry, John Wesley wrote his American offspring
that he modeled their ministry after that of the Church of
England, which he thought "the best constituted national church
in the world"'" and gave to them deacons, elders, and superin-
tendents, or bishops.
Bishop Francis Asbury, in the last address he ever wrote for
General Conference, and which was read posthumously as the
Episcopal Address at the General Conference of 1816, said: "We
are prepared, and, if called upon, to prove and demonstrate even
in your assembly, not from uncertain Church Histories and
testimonies, but from the pure Oracles of the New Testament-
Three distinct ordinations, three distinct powers rising in gospel
order by constituted degrees, one over another and under the
government, and distinct in names, that is to say Apostles,
Elders, and Deacons. We will enter the sanctuary of divine truth,
here we shall stand, this is our ground."''
This General Conference, therefore, should do nothing to dilute
or weaken but everything to strengthen the traditional Methodist
concept of ministry. The laity of the church is strengthened, not
impaired, by a distinctive ordained ministry. It is weakened
when the lines of distinction between it and its ministers are
erased. It is paralyzed when the duties and expectations of all the
people of God are arrogated to a few professionals. Justice and
service belong to laity and clergy alike, for together we are the
servants of God.
Our church has been ecumenical since its inception. "Our
Lord," John Wesley wrote, "probably glances at all these
prejudices, which different sects had against each other, and
intimates that he would not have his followers imbibe that narrow
spirit. Would to God this had been more highly attended to among
the unhappy divisions and subdivisions into which the church has
been crumbled! And that we might advance so far as cordially to
embrace our brethren in Christ, of whatever party or denomina-
tion they are I "'2
Therefore, we affirm our commitment to the ecumenical cause.
As denominations we need one another. We can do more together
than any one of us can do alone. We expect our church to continue
"> The utters of the Rev. John Wesley, A.M., Telford Edition, Epworth Press
London, 1931, Vol. VII, p. 239.
" The Journal and Letters of Francis Asbury, Potts Edition, Epworth and
Abingdon Presses, London and Nashville, 1958, Vol. Ill, p. 532.
'2 John Wesley, Explanatory Note on the New Testament, Epworth Press
London, 1976 Edition, p. 35.
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its membership in both the National and World Council of
Churches as well as the World Methodist Council. But we dare
not give blanket approval and endorsement to all their pro-
nouncements and programs. We reserve the right always to
evaluate and criticize them. We expect from them responsible
and impartial leadership and call upon our representatives to
such bodies to assure the same.
Each quadrennium we get a plethora of petitions to General
Conference. Most of them have to do with our own structure and
organization, and come largely from boards and agencies. As a
result our Discipline expands like a telephone book. We have
more rules and regulations than we know how to administer.
Perhaps it would be wise to call a moratorium on all such
organizational proposals. Certainly the General Conference
should act sparingly in regard to them. It should not enact into
legislation anything that is not fully considered and debated on
the floor of the Conference. What it does not have time properly
to consider, it should not consider at all.
The business of the church is not maintenance but mission, not
the renovation of its own organization but the salvation of the
world.
OUR HOPE IS IN THE FUTURE
This Bicentennial anniversary should not be made an occasion
for Methodist triumphahsm. The most wholesome attitude we
can take is that we possess nothing distinctive that is absolutely
necessary for the salvation of the world. Indeed, what is
necessary for the salvation of the world is not what we have that
is different from what other Christian bodies possess, but rather
what we hold in common with all of them, namely Jesus Christ,
who alone can save sinners from their sins. "Neither is there
salvation in any other; for there is none other name under heaven
given among men, whereby we must be saved" (Acts 4:12).
Therefore, our mood as a church should be one of penitence. We
have had the opportunity to do so much. But the record shows
that we have done far too little.
But our mood should also be one of hope and expectancy. God
has given to The United Methodist Church the resources to
assure it a place in his redemptive mission as long as time shall
last. Whether it remains an autonomous body as it now is or loses
its denominational identity in a larger ecumenical organization,
thereby anticipating perfect unity in Christ, its heritage is too
precious to be lost and will always constitute one of the priceless
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treasures of Christendom. Though it is only 200 years old, the
youngest of the major denominations, its contribution to
humankind has been far in excess of its years.
Experimentation
Methodism has been the least doctrinaire of any of the major
bodies of Christendom. Unlike its Protestant forebears, it has not
started with abstract doctrines and theories and sought to apply
them rigidly without regard to practical difficulties. It has always
been willing to experiment. Faced with a perplexing problem, a
situation of desperate human need, it has been willing to apply
one remedy after another, until one of them has worked, and the
problem solved. Therefore, most of its practices have emerged as
the result of numerous experimentations.
The itinerancy, the conferences, the connectional system, the
use of lay preachers, the superintendency, episcopal appoint-
ments, even the organization of the Methodist Episcopal Church
itself were all grand experiments. They came as the result of the
pressure of events. They were not parts of a preconceived
ecclesiastical plan.
The whole of Methodism arose out of the demands of practical
life. It began as a series of divine improvisations, comparable to
the emergence of Christianity itself as described in the New^
Testament. Its greatest asset, we believe, as we enter the third
century of our history, is our church's flexibility and adaptabiUty,
its wilhngness to improvise, to be made all things to all people
that it might by all means save some (I Corinthians 9:22).
Theology
Therefore, Methodist theology is basically pragmatic. It
eschew^s abstract thought and speculation. Though it adheres to
reason, its reason is common sense, the assumption that religious
thought is a guide to action and that the truth of everj' belief can
be attested to and confirmed by its moral and spiritual
consequences. John Wesley was the people's theologian. He
taught Christian truth to convince, convict, and convert the
masses.
The single source of Methodist theology is the Bible. Reason is
necessar>' to understand doctrine; and tradition (knowledge and
appreciation of the past), an aid to its interpretation; while
experience is the organ for its validation in personal life. But the
Bible alone is its source. The Bible is not a book written bv people
to express their own religious ideas and to describe the kind of
Deity they would like to worship. It is God's own disclosure of
himself, the account of his mighty acts in history, and his
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directives for our salvation. It is not for us to change and modify-
according to our preferences, but to accept and believe and try to
live by.
The essence of Wesleyan theology is the doctrine of salvation.
More than any other major Protestant theologian, John Wesley
maintains a nice balance between the all-sufficiency of divine
grace and the necessity for responsible human freedom. Syner-
gism is the descriptive label of the Wesleyan doctrine — salvation
in all its stages is a process of cooperation between God and
human beings.
Its presupposition is that all persons are sinners and cannot
save themselves. But even in a state of sin, God reaches out to
them through his prevenient grace, so that no one is deprived of
conscience, the ability to discern value, to distinguish between
good and evil, and then to know the degrees of worth, that is,
what is good, better, and best in the scale of existence.
The sole foundation on which salvation rests is the atonement.
Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins, and not for ours only
but for the sins of the whole world. The atonement is universal in
its scope and in the intention of God. But it is not universal in its
application and effectiveness. It is effective only for those who
freely and gladly accept for themselves the benefits of Christ's
death.
Forgiveness and regeneration are the initial and concomitant
acts of salvation. God forgives us our sins for Christ's sake and
declares us to be justified, and that by grace alone. But at the
same time he cleanses us from sin and transforms us into
righteous and upright people.
Sanctification is synonymous with Christian hving. The longer
we live with God the more like him we become. Saintliness is the
normal characteristic of the Christian. The goal of Christian
living is entire sanctification, or Christian perfection, which
means simply that the dominating motive of life is unselfish
love. Our love for one another is comparable to the love of God
for us.
The Wesleyan emphasis is on the work of the Holy Spirit, who
is God living with, guiding, and empowering his people.
Ethics
Since Christian perfection is a temporal attainment and the
entire process of salvation is completed in this life, Wesleyan
ethics is an ethics of self-realization. In this respect, it stands in
contrast to the ethics of the Reformation, which is an ethics
of aspiration. With the Reformers, forgiveness is a hfelong
necessity; the best acts of the holiest people are tainted by sin and
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corruption; righteousness is less a reality than it is a hope; and
salvation is attained only in heaven.
Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy emphasize the
attainment of holiness in the here and now. But in order to do
this, a person must \\ithdraw from the secular world and live a
life of prayer and solitude and render service to others from
outside the bounds of the normal condition of everyday life.
Saintliness in Catholic and Orthodox tradition belongs only to the
favored few.
But John Wesley taught that holiness of heart and life is the
characteristic of every Christian. One must be genuinely holy
here on earth before one can expect to see God and live
permanently ^\ith him in heaven. "The sanctified," Wesley says,
shall see God "in all things here" as well as "hereafter in
heaven".'^
Methodist ethics since the inception of the Methodist move-
ment has sought to create a society conducive to holiness and to
populate that society with holy people. "The kingdom of glory in
heaven," Wesley affirms, "is the continuation and perfection of
the kingdom of grace on earth"."
Opportunity
This General Conference, in which we remember our past, face
our obhgations in the present, and anticipate and plan for the
future, has a great opportunity under God for improving and
expanding The United Methodist Church and enabling it more
properly to fulfill the mission God has given it in the world. That
mission is the perennial task of evangelization, of winning
uncommitted persons, one by one, to the Christian faith, teaching
them authoritatively what basically to believe and not to believe,
giving them moral precepts by which to live, and nurturing them
in spirituality and holiness, so that their goodness is exemplary,
influential, and even captivating. Converted and transformed
persons are the only means for the rectification of society and the
assurance of justice, opportunity, and happiness for all God's
people on the face of the earth.
The future lies before us, but to possess it and serve it, we as a
church must already have been possessed by our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ, in whose name we witness, to whose life we
conform, and by whose power we reclaim the world.
'3 Ibid. , p. 29.
'* "Sermon on the Mount: VI," III, 8, Wesley's Standard Sermons, Sugden
Edition, Epworth Press, London, 1935, Vol. I, p. 439.
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The Episcopal Address has been written by Bishop William R.
Cannon, who was selected by the Council of Bishops. It has been
perfected for presentation at the 1984 session of the General
Conference after considerable preparation, including discussion
and debate at regular meetings of the Council of Bishops. Though
not reflecting the view of every bishop at every point, in finished
form this address has been approved by the Council of Bishops of
The United Methodist Church.
THE
LAITY
ADDRESS
Presented on Wednesday Morning, May 2, 1984,
by Sue A. Guzman, Ramon C. Lopez,
Mai H. Gray, and J. Taylor Phillips.
I
The United Methodist Church in its Bicentennial year finds
Itself m need of revitalization. That challenges the laitv— and
moves us to challenge the members of the clergy.
We are challenged to increased participation in evangelism and
mission activity, thus building the future on the basis of a rich
heritage. We are challenged to respond to the growing diversity
of our church, and the pluralism and social change in our society
by helping to expand special ministries. We are challenged to
break silence and to act courageously toward achieving peace in
the world and justice in our society.
_ We challenge The United Methodist Church and its clergy to
join us— by opening the way for us to participate more fully in
these activities and by equipping us more adequately to meet our
challenges.
Life in a living church in today's faithless world challenges the
laity of our church to evangelism, ministry, and leadership
Our church has experienced 200 years of histor>% years which
have brought us new challenges and new opportunities. For
miany decades our church membership grew faster numericallv
than the nation's population, and this is no longer true With
niighty words we have deplored the continuing hemorrhage of
church membership. Now is the time to act.
We are challenged to evangelism. This Bicentennial time
should remind us of the concern of our first general superinten-
dent, Bishop Francis Asbur>', and his circuit-riding colleagues.
1 heir goal was not merely church membership. It was to proclaim
the good news of personal salvation— salvation by repentance and
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acceptance of regeneration. This came through the redeeming
grace of God incarnate in Jesus Christ, who died for our sins.
Many of the early laity proclaimed this salvation. As local
preachers they had a major impact on their society and culture.
So can today's laity, if we accept the challenge to make the 1984
Bicentennial a new beginning, rather than a brief "Pageant of
the Past." n. « 1, u
Our task is evangelism— free of any modifiers such as church
school" or "personal" or "visitation" or "missional" or "pulpit" or
"teaching." Just plain evangelism. It should be all of these
things. And it should begin with every layperson and every
minister asking these questions: "Am I a good person?" "Am I a
faithful disciple?" "Is God really in my life?"
The salvation we preach is not for the chosen, but for all.
Proclaiming this salvation is not the mission of the few. Our
churches will grow as they involve, with expectation, our
laypeople. Our laity should be willing and ready to proclaim
the faith and to serve. We should expect excellence of our mem-
bers.
Besides evangelizing effectively, we must meet the challenge
to revive church membership by exerting leadership, extendmg
churches, and practicing cooperation.
The laity needs to be leaders with Christ as the head. Our
boards and agencies have a vast store of skills to teach us; we
need to utilize these resources. Our bedrock needs, however, are
personal commitment to God and a determination to speak and
act personally for Christ in society. Living with Christ may mean
laypeople giving more leadership to church clubs, although not
withdrawing their "saltiness" from civic clubs and other non-
church groups. It vdll require of us more time working for the
company of behevers, less to "business." It may even mean less
time for personal recreation.
We must minister through church extension in meetmg the
challenge of evangelism. When churches of small membership are
threatened or disappear, the laity can bring church renewal
through their voices, deeds, and money helpmg new churches
to emerge.
We must meet the challenge through full cooperation between
laity and clergy. Boards and agencies can and should help provide
some of the vehicles for meeting the challenge. But if we— lay and
clergy, male and female, old and young— first give ourselves to
Christ, far more will happen both within and beyond our
organizational structure. We have spoken of challenge. Some
sports offer participants a so-called "Challenge Cup." For us that
can be the cup of our Lord's death. That can be the cup that binds
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us together-lay and clergy, male and female, young and old
knowledgeable and less knowledgeable.
As the laity in the world today, moving in our church's third
century we have the greatest opportunity in history to make
Jesus Chnst visible through our dedication, cooperation, and
daily living. We must work continuously and work cooperatively
to become a church that is fully in mission to a world in need of
God s love and God s way.
We face this opportunity backed by a great heritage of mission
activity. We can draw on resources of connectionalism and
commumcation. We claim and celebrate this heritage! It is where
we have been; it points where we are going'
We give thanks for the struggles and the wisdom of our
forebears; they took their responsibility for the future of the
church senously. For 200 eventful years, United Methodists,
both lay and clergy, have faced the challenge to establish a
relevant community of behevers. In this Bicentennial year it is
fitting to recall the struggles which deepened our faith and
shaped our institutions and to identify the ministries to which
God IS calling the laity today.
This is where we have been:
Participation by the laity was limited in the early days of our
church; laypeople did not figure in the leadership structure of
wnat was a clergy-dominated organization. But in 1830 with the
m^^dp t"vf l^ .'^! ^''Y''' Protestant Church, our forebears
?hurl 1 ?v! '^^P ^^^''""^ ^^' ^^'^^ ^"^0 ^^e "f^ ^"d work of the
^.v ?1 ?f early years of the Methodist movement, lay-
persons of the Evangelical Association and the United Brethren
Church were not satisfied to work outside the church structure
either bince then, men, women and youth of the laity have
fonned organizations to involve themselves in church ministries
Men have sought and found ways to offer their faith, speak to
the issues of the day, and respond to the needs of persons Now
ofSge Methodist Men they find strength in time
Women's missionary societies go back to 1869. Laywomen have
shared in the administration of the work, raised vast sums of
nioney, educated children, and uplifted communities. Through
this work, individual women have had opportunities to develop
ZJ^'^'V^/'' rV'T^ ^"^^^^ ^" Christian humanitarian
serMce, and develop leadership abilities. General conferences
have consistently recognized United Methodist Women in
organizational form through the years and especially as they
celebrate their "Centennial Era" of more than 100 years of
ser\*ice and organization within the church.
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Youth among the laity have found openings for involvement in
and service to the world through a variety of organizational
structures. The Council on Youth Ministries involves youths and
adults, on both the national and conference levels, in initiating
and supporting plans, activities, and projects of particular
interest to youth.
By fully using the opportunities provided through our history
for the laity, it is possible for the total church— clergy and laity,
youth and adults— to share together in great ministry.
This is where we are going:
We are going on mission. Christ said, "Go therefore and make
disciples of all nations." In obedience, lay women and men have
literally become servants of the church. They have served as
missionaries, deaconesses, educators, community workers, doc-
tors, and nurses. We now need to evaluate what kind of servants
we have been, and to become more alert to the means and the
places of mission to which God is calling us. Ever growing, ever
changing, ever under God's direction, the mission of our church
demands our involvement, for that is how we hve out our
covenant.
That commitment to service and mission can be met. One
important tool is our connectionalism. It is the church's unique
way of sharing our resources more effectively to feed the hungry,
clothe the naked, and show concern for those in bondage— and
ultimately to share God's redeeming love for all people. Indeed,
connectionalism gives us the avenue and opportunity for living
out our racial and ethnic inclusiveness and interdependence. We
challenge the clergy to strengthen further this unique force
through practicing open exchange of pulpit preaching and other
pastoral ministries at home and abroad.
The foundation for doing these tasks is to make Jesus Christ
the center of our lives. The future calls us to communicate this
faith through our day-to-day activities and through the life and
work of the church as a Christian community.
May we be remembered by generations to come as faithful
servants. Our rich heritage demands nothing less. It is up to us to
make it matter to a world in need of meaning.
II
United Methodists' inclusiveness has helped make us a diverse
church. Like the society around us, we are culturally plurahstic.
We must seek unity in serving our diversity. Our challenge as laity
is to accept and love one another as we are, and to undertake a
variety of special ministries. We have the diversified skills to do it.
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Let us understand first just how diverse we have become-
WJio are the United Methodists? We are a distinct community
?^ o nni^" f ""P^^' ^^ ^'"'^''^^ ethnically and culturally as were
the 3,000 who responded to Peter's sermon on the day of
Pentecost. While the majority of our members are Ando- Ameri-
cans, we include Native Americans, Asian Americans, Blacks
Hispanics, and others. A scholar says that we have the most
diverse membership of any religious grouping in the United
str^en^h '' '" potentially our "greatest asset and
Who are the United Methodists? We are a people who are equal
amidst our diversity. We are equal before our Lord, but saved by
the grace of God. We are equal before each other as members of
one body of Christ. We are equal in responsibility to bring the
good news of salvation to our sisters and brothers, whoever thev
may be and wherever they may be found. We are equal as
members of a nurturing and redemptive community, encouraging
^Zh ?7 ^}^f^^^ \s well as mature church people to become
ail that God intends them to be.
In our equality amidst our diversity, we must be inclusive
Inclusiveness is the mark of Christian discipleship. It is opposite
to exclusiveness The Lord commanded us, "Go make disciples of
au nations. Christ turns no one away. In fulfilhng God's
command in our day, we must turn no one away. In our United
Methodist church, all are welcome into membership and service
^n^l! ^J^t^"^i^°"v "^ale or female, young or old, married or
smg e, widowed or divorced, rich or poor, red or yellow. Black or
wnite ... It is up to us to learn to accept and love one another as
How can United Methodists promote inclusiveness in a diverse
and changing American society? How can we do this when many
persons are increasingly militant, sensitive, self-conscious and
antagonistic toward one another? We can respond in John
Wesley s way. He reached out in ministry to a forgotten minority
of poor coal miners m England and to American Indians, to
Moravians and others on his coming to Georgia. Today, of couke
we face not just one minority but multi-ethnic minorities-and
they are at our doorstep. What a broad mission field is opening in
cou'ntr ^40"^ '''" immigrants, virtually excluded from this
country for 40 years, now land on our shores daily-Filipinos
Vietnamese, Koreans, Chinese, Indians, and others. SimLly'
nZ ^WT^-!u^^ '^''^ '^""^^' fr«"^ the south-Mexico,'
Cuba, and the Canbbean. Its immigration and high birth rates
have made the Spanish-speaking, Hispanic population our second
largest minonty, next to Black Americans. We must reach out
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and minister to these groups — and to new ministries as they
develop.
So our challenge is to build upon the pluralism, the equality
within The United Methodist Church as the great strengths they
are. As a church we have ministered to ethnics for approximately
200 years, and they now minister to us. We must draw on the
experience of the last quadrennium. If we are to respond to our
Lord's call to inclusiveness, we must create the necessary
strategies and resources for this ministry, developing leadership
among emerging congregations for mutual ministry.
Let's talk specific ways we can respond to this challenge:
We can develop new churches. Our ministry among ethnic
groups has already resulted in new urban and rural congregations
which are now challenging the general church. Korean congrega-
tions in our country have increased from 19 to 50 in just seven
years. Leaders of Asian congregations have challenged the
general church to double its membership in the next eight years
and establish tithing as a standard. Ethnic minorities have
influenced increases in attendance at Sunday school and morning
worship services. Clearly, we must continue to expand this
fruitful ministry. We must emphasize evangelism to ethnic
minorities and new immigrants. Existing general churches
should share space when needed with emerging special language
congregations and give maximum support to the training of
clergy and laity for these ethnic congregations.
We can develop partnership between churches. Secular
partnerships are not new: President Eisenhower inaugurated a
"People-to-People" program to bring about greater understand-
ing between Americans and other peoples of the world. In many
American cities today, a similar purpose is accomplished through
a "sister cities" program estabUshing ties with cities abroad. We
must not wait to initiate a "Church Partners" program to
estabhsh partnership ties between United Methodist churches
which are geographically isolated from ethnic groups, and ethnic
congregations in other areas. Neither should be in isolation; we
are a true Christian church only when we are together. There are
other ways besides these long-term partnerships to break
through the barriers between churches of different ethnic — or
economic — composition. There can be exchange visits, or the
exchange of letters and videotapes between persons and
congregations.
We can develop multi-ethnic leadership. Because of our
pluralism, our denomination has a wealth of leadership (and
potential leaders) among many groups. This leadership must be
continuously expressed in our local congregations as well as in the
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church's boards and agencies. (This Laity Address Committee is
united in one purpose, yet its membership includes different age
groups and varied cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.)
Trained leadership, both lay and clergy, is needed by these
fast-growing ethnic congregations. As an inclusive church we
must purposefully train it so as to make full use of the human
assets with which the Lord has blessed us.
We can develop ministry by ethnic young adults. Young adults
compose a disproportionately large part of the ethnic population.
Its median age is as much as five years below that of the total
population. This army of young adults is an untapped pool of
talent for broad-range ministry in the church.
We can develop open itinerancy relating to our diverse
congregations. As ethnic clergy are trained for ministry, let us
avoid developing ethnics for ethnics. Their service should not be
limited to ethnic groups. We must inform our nominating and
pastor/parish committees of the importance of inclusiveness in all
areas of our church — starting with the local congregation.
There are other kinds of diversity in our church than the
ethnic. These demand that we work to develop other special
ministries. Jesus came not to be served, but to serve. We must
follow our Christ.
The needs and anxieties of the aged, the unemployed, youth,
singles, persons with handicapping conditions, and many other
special people, call the United Methodist laity to minister to them
more creatively, more meaningfully. We should respond — now.
And we can. We laypeople have the kinds of diversified skills
needed. And, "As there is diversity of talent and vocations, so
there is a diversity of ministry."
Our ministry to the aging must grow. The 21st century may
well be that of an aging world population. While the aged have
always been with us, only in the past few decades has the
attention of nations been drawn to the social, economic, political,
and scientific questions raised by the phenomenon of aging. Our
own church is in a new age and a new stage in its mission, for it is
now a graying church. Forty-three percent of The United
Methodist Church members in the United States are now 55
years old or older. Each conference, district, and local church will
have to decide how to meet our emerging needs.
At the same time, our ministry to youth and young adults must
increase. They are our pool of leadership, and we have not
used it. We must provide them with more effective leadership
training. We must bring them in to participate in decision-making
and close the vawning generational chasm between the ages of
21 and 45.
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Our traditional ministry to the family must be enriched and
broadened to meet the special needs of people living in diverse
types of relationships. We must offer singles increased oppor-
tunities for affiliation and support. In the face of a divorce rate
treading on the heels of the marriage statistics, we must help
couples strengthen their marriages. To undergird this ministry,
the Board of Discipleship's Area on Family Life must continue
international research to promote the nurturing of today's family
groupings.
Our ministry must reach other areas of social concern — ^the
unemployed, those in prison, those in military service. Our
outreach ministry must provide services and seek justice in the
community. Each of our churches must be a caring place — a
nurturing center which reaches out to people in need whoever
and wherever they are. There is much to be done, there are many
laypeople to do it — ^if only we will. Let us follow Christ, whose
example should become our example for action.
Ill
If we seek to minister to a diverse and changing society with
diverse and newly developed ministries, we must undergird our
action with faith and concern for the social, political, and
economic problems facing our society. We must minister to the
wounded and stand up against those who inflict the wounds.
Ministry involves risking. It cannot be othenvise. As the laity of
The United Methodist Church, we affirm the value of all people as
equal in the sight of God. But the world does not agree; systems
of profound injustice dominate the earth. Historically, the United
Methodists have recognized the responsibility of all Christians to
lead in mission toward eliminating this justice and the suffering
that goes with it.
Peace must be foremost in this mission, because of the
seriousness and wide ramifications of the problem. Today, faced
with the extreme risks of an escalating arms race and the threat
of nuclear war, risk-taking is demanded of us. Yet many ask why
the church has seemed so silent in the face of the economic and
defense pohcies of our government. We should challenge this
direction: Our defense budget is turning national plowshares into
swords; our nation's social allocations are bringing good news to
the rich at the expense of the poor.
Is our silence a pause to recover our biblical roots, grope for a
clearer vision of our direction, our purpose. and our identity
before moving out to the forefront? Let us hope it is only that. It
is crucial to discern correctly the signs of the times, for silence
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can be akin to betrayal. It does not come easy to move out of the
haven of silence to protest the policies of other world powers. But
speak out we must, drawing strength from the biblical witness,
even in the humility of our limited understanding.
Some of us have broken silence, have moved into the arena,
with the nuclear freeze movement. There are other avenues for
individual laypeople. War is incompatible with the teachings of
Christ and would be impossible if all people were Christians and
followed our Lord's example. The church should uphold the right
of individuals to dissent under the constraint of conscience,
understanding they will refrain from violence and accept the cost
of disobedience, in actions such as refusing military' service under
conscience.
But our witness against war must go beyond supporting
individuals in protest. We must be world-changers. We live in a
bomb culture saturated with bomb thought. We are assured that
preparing for war furthers the cause of peace, that increasing
armaments are merely negotiating tools, that we must have a
balance of deterrence. Another word for such bomb talk is
doublethink.
Are we concerned with the hungry and poor of our communi-
ties? Our concerns, like our church, must also be global. Building
bombs does not feed the people of developing nations, or our
nation. Diverting resources to bombs does not bring help to the
jobless, or to persons with handicapping conditions, or the
elderly. Peacemaking is not something we can leave up to
politicians to handle on the basis of business as usual. All they
have produced are fruitless arms control treaties that trade off
weapons like marbles and allow even more destructive ones to be
built. We need a peace surpassing such calculations, a different
peace for a different world predicated on changing hearts and
minds of people.
As a church we must recognize how violence permeates all
elements of our society — corrupting our attitudes, or behavior,
our language, our entertainment, our work, our play, our
love — so that we cannot change.
As a church, United Methodists must act as peacemakers,
locally as well as globally. We must begin learning to use the
skills of conflict resolution: in our personal lives, between women
and men, among co-workers, within families, and in our schools,
political institutions, and communities. It is in our local churches
that mediation and peacemaking begin. They must become
centers of discussion and learning, where ideas are exchanged
freely and discussed frankly. We must aim to "study war no
more."
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Peace, in the Christian sense, is grounded in justice. It works
in partnership with the Christian virtues of faith and trust in God;
hope for the future of the human family and unconditional love for
all who live. To apply such values to our present world, to our
national way of Ufe, involves a peaceful revolution. It demands
the overthrow of the giant anti-trinity of materiaHsm, militarism,
and racism entrenched deeply in this world. We must pay heed to
the call to reassess our values, to shift from a thing-oriented
society to a person-oriented society. This will involve bruising
our hands as we knead and mold our inflexible status quo into a
community of love and trust. But why cannot the laity of a
powerful church in the richest and most powerful nation in the
world lead the way in reordering priorities and revolutionizing
values? Why can we not lead in pursuing peace instead of war?
We are used to thinking of ourselves as playing the good
Samaritan along life's highway, binding up the wounded after the
robbers have done their dirty deed. Can we not lift our eyes to
see that the whole road to Jericho must be transformed, so that
men and women will no longer be constantly beaten and robbed as
they journey on life's highway? We must not only strive to feed
the hungry and reheve the poor — ^but work to change the
practices, the priorities, the politics that produce hunger and
poverty.
We cannot do otherwise lest we be buried. Think of what has
become of the Western nations that initiated the spirit of
revolution that bred democracy, the principle of equality, the
drive to self-determination for so many peoples. Comfort,
complacency, and a proneness to adjust to injustice have left
those nations to become reactionaries. Many oppressed peoples
now look at them and believe only Marxism has the revolutionary
spirit. The spread and specter of a godless world is a judgment
against our failure to make justice real by following through on
the revolution our founders began!
Other tasks lie around us in the local churches. Our churches
must be places for listening — not only to each other, but also to
the cries of the weak and the powerless. We will not act until we
care; we will not care until we hear; we will not hear until we start
to listen.
We must strive to meet the needs of those devastated by
substance abuse — drugs and alcohol — but we must also work to
change the social arrangements and attitudes that encourage
drunkenness and chemical highs, and battle those who profit by
the sale and official toleration of these drugs.
We must seek to provide a church atmosphere free from
prejudice and discrimination — and lend our support to eradicat-
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ing them from our society. Women, the elderly, Hispanics,
Southeast Asians, Native Americans, and Blacks suffer all
around us from discrimination. Our society has made progress,
but new objects of scorn and fear arrive as we come to accept the
old ones. We must constantly be on guard against racism, for it is
a global problem.
There is much to be done in the neighboring realms of peace
and justice. It will be done only if we laypersons of The United
Methodist Church accept our responsibilities as Christians and
world citizens ... if we not only bind up wounds but also
challenge the principalities and powers presiding over a demonic
status quo in an unjust world. In a world that so desperately
needs both peace and justice, let us reclaim our role in Christ's
way, and labor to ensure a brighter future for our children.
IV
God has called Christians to be the church. We exist to continue
the ministry of Jesus Christ in the world. The Lord's presence
among us gives us our identity; our view of life gives us our
understanding of our ministry. Our covenant with God has two
clauses: blessing and responsibility. The blessing is God's
unmerited grace; as a gift, it is easy to accept. But without the
responsibility — our response of sacrificial, unstinted service — it
is cheap grace, which tears down the church and clouds its
witness. We must carry out the responsibility of ministry. But
more attention must be paid in equipping the laity for it.
Excellence is the expected quality of all Christian life and
ministry: The lay ministry is no exception. The biblical message
is clear on the matter: God's call to ministry is to all people of the
community of faith. The covenant which binds us to God and to
one another commits clergy and laity alike to ministry.
No one form of ministry is "more excellent" than another. Lay
and clergy ministries are not competitive; they are interdepen-
dent. The clergy, for instance, equip and inspire the laity for
church outreach. Without the training on one side, the outreach
on the other, the church's witness would be diminished. The
relationship of clergy and lay ministry must be marked by mutual
appreciation and love.
The local church is the strategic base from which Christians
move out into the structure of society. It is there the church
encounters the world. In order for the local church to minister to
the needs of the community all persons within the church must be
trained to use their gifts. Our biblical roots tell us that all persons
have talents, and our mandate is to make, and sustain disciples
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for servanthood in the world. We must expect church member-
ship to mean something other than having a name on the church
roll. Churches must develop leadership, instruct new members,
and nourish old ones. Each church should evaluate its ministry
periodically and ask its members to renew their membership
vows so that a better understanding may develop within the
church of its responsibility to the world.
Training of the laity, involving a revitalization of faith as well
as acquisition of knowledge and skills, has many facets. Consider
worship, study, and stewardship. It is implicit in the laity's
membership vows and the clergy's vows of ordination, that these
holy habits — these spiritual disciplines — will be cultivated
through faithful participation in all aspects of the church's
activity.
Nurturing members in growing faith cannot be done wholesale.
Jesus knew this and concentrated on training the Twelve.
Wesley, Asbury, Boehm, and Otterbein knew this: They all knew
small groups make for the most effective training and study. So
they organized classes and prayer groups in which the members
studied, prayed, and counseled with one another to uphold the
faith. Each local church, whatever its size, can and should
develop a similar pattern.
A faith-filled lifestyle is a living vdtness, a ministry in itself.
Yet sometimes our lifestyles and attitudes reveal an underlying
theology which is not Christian. For that reason, we, no less than
the clergy, must be practical theologians. Together we must
develop basic beliefs based on the nature and work of God; we
must understand that practicing our faith in relationship to God is
important. Together we must prepare ourselves for practicing
our faith in relation to others. Today, we must learn how to apply
that faith to the needs and issues of today's world. Christianity is
more than a compilation of rules. Being Christian calls for a
distinctive style of life, and it should be the most exciting way a
person can live! Lives of service, prayer, and study reflect
devotion to Jesus Christ and make His presence real to others.
Bible illiteracy is a serious handicap to the church's ministry.
For an unbelievably large percentage of people, religious educa-
tion ends at age 11 or 12. In any other area of life people would be
considered deprived and ignorant if their education ceased then;
we should be shocked that it is the norm in the rehgious sphere.
We must do something about it. In-depth study of scripture
which confronts our personal habits and attitudes can lead us into
joyous new experiences. Through scripture we discover how
Jesus would have us make decisions or respond to needs. We
must not deprive the lay members above age 12 of this resource.
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The congregation shares with the family the responsibility for
the scriptural nurture of children. Let us revive the custom of
family worship, in which all family members plan a time together
for prayer, Bible reading, and discussion of scripture's applica-
tions to life's situations.
Now let us raise our eyes from the children to one of our
greatest and most neglected resources, the youth and young
adults. They are admitted into membership, promised full-rights
and privileges, given a kiss or handshake — and then they are
banished back into the church school class or fellowship groups. Is
it any wonder they lose interest, cease learning from the Bible
and totally disappear? Their time, talents, energy, and creativity
should be at work in the church instead of being overlooked and
wasted. They should be contributing to the church's program
planning and decisionmaking. They, like the rest of the laity,
should be both leaders and servants of the church.
The church must also train laypeople to survive and witness in
their world. Pastors and leaders in each congregation must be
sensitive to the joys and stresses in the workaday lives of all their
members — not overlooking homemakers and volunteer workers.
In fact, support groups formed of persons with similar vocations
can be both a healing ministry and a training ground for effective
witness.
We are not using our resources fully. Stewardship is an
element of our faith badly in need of revitalization. Our people
have been flooded with preaching and pamphlets on the subject,
but the average person in the pew still does not understand that
stewardship involves more than money, that it involves whole
persons and their lives. We must end this misunderstanding.
Those committed to practical discipleship will give their money
along with themselves; we need not worry about the budget with
them. Beginning with the children we must teach, "The earth is
the Lord's" and that we are entrusted creatures. We must urge
that each member pledge a specific talent for a defined period to
ministry within the church and community. If we expect this of
our members, our church will stand before the world as an
example of stewardship itself— using its money, time, talents,
and all of God's gifts carefully, fully, and efficiently for its
mission.
We have been drawing a hopeful picture of a church making full
use of its laity. How will the church prepare the laity for its role of
being the church in the world? The answer is rooted in the
training ministry of the local church. This training has two
purposes: first, to develop skills for specific leadership roles;
second, to equip the laity for ministry in the secular world. We
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must keep in mind that the laity being equipped and the clergy
who equip them are interdependent in providing the church with
outreach. The church must question itself:
"Has the church been faithful in helping those of us called laity
to perceive ourselves as ministers?"
"Is the laity made to feel that their ministry is as important as
that of the ordained ministry?"
The church has not yet fully carried out its task because it has
never really decided what it wants the laity to do outside of a
caretaking role in the church. It is high time the decision is
made — so that churches may be faithful stewards, making full use
of the diverse talents of their laypeople.
Conclusion
We call on the church to cease playing little games and accept
the mantle of discipleship our faith places upon us, recognizing
full well that our mission is not to restructure government or to
be a social institution, but it is to bring people to a realization of
and association with God Almighty by becoming Christians in the
true sense of the word and not merely proclaimers of a faith
without substance or spirit.
The time is now. The mission is clear. The goal is attainable.
And God's people are ready.
Amen.
JOURNAL
OF THE
1984 GENERAL CONFERENCE
FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1984
AFTERNOON SESSION
Holy Communion
The Eucharistic Liturgy of Lima was prepared for the plenary session of the
Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches in Lima and was
used there for the first time on January 15, 1982. It was also celebrated at the Sixth
Assembly of the World Council of Churches in Vancouver in 1983. The liturgy was
adapted for use in this General Conference.
Liturgists were Bishop James M. Ault, secretary of the Council of Bishops;
Bishop George W. Bashore, chairperson of the worship committee of the Council;
and Bishop Wilbur W. Y. Choy, immediate past president of the Council.
Bishop Marjorie S. Matthews was the preacher of the homily.
Bishop James S. Thomas, president of the Council, was the main celebrant. The
bishops of the Church concelebrated the Sacrament and distributed the elements to
the servers.
Dr. Ruth Daugherty, president of the Women's Division, and Mr. Kenneth
Weatherford, president of The United Methodist Men, presented the elements on
behalf of the Church.
Leading in the music for this service were Dr. Dale Krider, organist (Organist
and Choirmaster, First United Methodist Church, Hyattsville, Maryland); The
Foundry Choir, Foundry United Methodist Church, Washington, D. C, Dr.
Eileen M. Guenther, Minister of Music; Dr. Carlton R. Young, Director of Music
for The General Conference (Professor of Church Music, Candler School of
Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia).
THE LORD'S SUPPER
EUCHARISTIC LITURGY OF LIMA
ADAPTED FOR
THE 1984 GENERAL CONFERENCE OF
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Liturgy of Entrance
Processional (All Stand)
Call to Worship
Leader: Rejoice, heavenly powersi Sing choirs of angels!
Exult, all creation around God's thronel
People: Jesus Christ is riseni
Sound the trumpet of salvation!
Leader: Rejoice, earth, in shining splendor,
Radiant in the brightness of your Ruler!
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People: Christ has conquered! Glory fills you!
Darkness vanishes forever!
Leader: Rejoice, holy Church! Exult in glory!
The risen Savior shines upon you!
People: Let this place resound with joy,
echoing the mighty song of all God's people!
*HjTnn "Easter People, Raise Your Voices" Regent Square: descant, Roy
Guenther
Easter people, raise your voices, sounds of heav'n in earth should ring.
Christ has brought us heaven's choices, heav'nly music, let it ring.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Easter people, let us sing.
Fear of death can no more stop us, from our pressing here below.
For our Lord has now empow'red us to triumph over ev'ry foe.
Alleluia! Alleluia! On to vict'ry now we go.
Ev'ry day to us is Easter, with its Resurrection song.
When in trouble move the faster to our God who rights the wrong.
Alleluia! Alleluia! See the pow'r of heav'nly throngs.
William James
^Greeting
L: The grace of Jesus Christ,
the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit
be with you all.
P: And also with you.
Confession (all sit)
L: Let us humbly confess our sins in the presence of our God.
P: Most merciful God, we confess that we are in bondage to sin and
cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word
and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart: we have not loved our
neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your son, Jesus Christ, have
mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may
delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy
name. Amen.
Absolution
L: Almighty God gave Jesus Christ to die for us and for the sake of Christ
forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church
and by the authority of Jesus Christ, I therefore declare to you the
entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of our loving, eternal
Parent, and of Jesus Christ and of the Holy Spirit.
P: Amen.
Kyrie Litany
L: That we may be enabled to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond
of peace and together confess that there is only one Body and one
Spirit, only one Lord, one faith, one baptism, let us prav to the Lord.
(Eph. 4:3-5)
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P: Lord, have mercy.
L: That we may soon attain to visible communion in the Body of Christ, by
breaking the bread and blessing the cup around the same table, let us
pray to the Lord. (I Cor. 10:16, 17)
P: Lord, have mercy.
L: That, reconciled to God through Christ, we may be enabled to recognize
each other's ministries and be united in the ministry of reconciliation,
let us pray to the Lord.
P: Lord, have mercy.
*Gloria Gloria in excelsis Deo, French Carol
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Liturgy of the Word
Collect
L: Let us pray: Lord God, gracious and merciful, you anointed your
beloved Son with the Holy Spirit at his baptism in the Jordan, and you
consecrated him prophet, priest and king: pour out your Spirit on us
again that we may be faithful to our baptismal calling, ardently desire
the communion of Christ's body and blood, and serve the poor of your
people and all who need our love, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.
First Lesson Isaiah 42:6-9
Gradual Hymn "Fill Us With Your Love" Ghana Melody
(Refrain, all sing) Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love,
show us how to serve
the neighbors we have from you.
All: Kneels at the feet of his friends,
silently washes their feet,
Master who acts as a slave to them, (refrain)
Choir: Neighbors are rich and poor,
neighbors are black and white,
neighbors are near and far away, (refrain)
Men: These are the ones we should serve,
these are the ones we should love.
All are neighbors to us and you. (refrain)
Women: Loving puts us on our knees,
serving as though we are slaves,
this is the way we should live with you. (refrain)
All: Kneel at the feet of our friends,
silently washing their feet,
this is the way we should live with you. (refrain)
John 13:3-5
Ghana Hymn, trans, by Tom Colvin
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Second Lesson Psalms 148:1-14
*Alleluia (sung)
Choir: Alleluia,
People: Alleluia,
Choir: Alleluia,
People: Alleluia,
Choir: Alleluia,
People: Alleluia,
Choir: Lord, to whom shall we go?
You have the words of eternal life,
(repeat Alleluia).
*Gospel Luke 19:32-42
L: The Gospel of the Lord.
P: Praise be to thee, O Christ.
Homily "For This Time"
Silence
Intercessions
L: In faith let us pray to God our Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer.
P: Lord, have mercy.
L: For the Church of God throughout all the world, let us invoke the
Spirit.
P: Lord, have mercy.
L: For the leaders of the nations, that they may establish and defend
justice and peace, let us pray for the wisdom of God.
P: Lord, have mercy.
L: For those who suffer oppression or violence, let us invoke the power of
the Deliverer.
P: Lord, have mercy.
L: That the churches may discover again their visible unity in the one
baptism which incorporates them in Christ, let us pray for the love of
Christ.
P: Lord, have mercy.
L: That The United Methodist Church may attain faithfulness in worship
and witness, let us pray for the strength of Christ.
P: Lord, have mercy.
L: That our churches may recognize and enhance each other's ministries,
and serve together in love, let us pray for the peace of Christ.
P: Lord, have mercy.
L: Into your hands, trustworthy God, we commend all for whom we
pray, relying upon your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our
Lord.
P: Amen.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Offertory:
L: As people of the Covenant — forgiven and reconciled — let us offer
ourselves and our gifts to God.
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Anthem "I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me" C. Hubert H. Parry
I was glad when they said unto me, we will go into the house of the Lord.
Our feet shall stand in thy gates, Jerusalem.
Jerusalem is builded as a city that is at unity in itself.
pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee.
Peace be within thy walls, and plenteousness within thy palaces.
Psalm 122:1-3, 6, 7
*Presentation Hymn "Jesus, Lover Of My Soul" Aberystwyth: descant, Roy
Guenther
Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fly,
While the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high:
Hide me, O my Savior, hide, till the storm of life is past;
Safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last!
Other refuge have I none; hangs my helpless soul on thee;
Leave, ah! leave me not alone, still support and comfort me.
All my trust on thee is stayed; all my help from thee I bring;
Cover my defenseless head with the shadow of thy wing.
Thou, Christ, art all I want; more than all in thee I find:
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, heal the sick, and lead the blind.
Just and holy is thy name; I am all unrighteousness;
False and full of sin I am; thou art full of truth and grace.
Plenteous grace with thee is found, grace to cover all my sin;
Let the healing streams abound; make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art; freely let me take of thee:
Spring thou up within my heart; rise to all eternity.
Charles Wesley
* Preparation
L: Blessed are you, Lord God of the universe, you are the giver of this
bread, fruit of the earth and of human labor, let it become the bread of
life.
P: Blessed be God, now and forever!
L: Blessed are you, Lord God of the universe, you are the giver of this
wine, fruit of the vine and of human labor, let it become the wine of
your eternal realm.
P: Blessed be God, now and forever!
L: As the grain once scattered in the fields and the grapes once dispersed
on the hillside are now reunited on this table in bread and wine, so,
loving God, may your whole Church soon be gathered together from the
comers of the earth into one company of the faithful.
P: Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!
*Dialogue
L: The Lord be with you.
P: And also with you.
L: Lift up your hearts.
P: We lift them to the Lord.
L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
P: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
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*Preface
L: Truly it is right and good to glorify you, at all times and in all places,
to offer you our thanksgiving Lord, Holy One, Almighty and
Everlasting God. Through your living Word you created all things, and
pronounced them good. You made human beings in your own image, to
share your life and reflect your glory. When the time had fully come,
you gave Christ to us as the Way, the Truth and the Life. He accepted
baptism and consecration as your Servant to announce the good news to
the poor. At the last supper Christ bequeathed to us the eucharist, that
we should celebrate the memorial of the cross and resurrection, and
receive his presence as food. Wherefore, Lord, with the angels and all
the saints, we proclaim and sing your glory:
Sanctus (sung)
Ho-Iy, ho-ly, ho-ly, Lord; God of power and might:
heav-en and earth are full of your glo-ry, Ho-
san-na in the highest. Bless-ed is the one who
comes in the name of the Lord; Ho-san-na in the
high-est.
Epiclesis (All Sit)
L: God, Ruler of the universe, you are holy and your glory is beyond
measure. Upon your eucharist send the life-giving Spirit, who spoke by
Moses and the prophets, who overshadowed the virgin Mary vdth grace,
who descended upon Jesus in the river Jordan and upon the apostles on
the day of Pentecost. May the outpouring of this Spirit of Fire
transfigure this thanksgiving meal that this bread and wine may become
for us the body and blood of Christ.
P: Come, Holy Spirit!
Institution
L: May this Creator Spirit accomplish the words of your beloved Son, who,
in the night in which he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had
given thanks to you, broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take,
eat: this is my body, which is given for you. Do this for the
remembrance of me. After supper he took the cup and when he had
given thanks, he gave it to them and said: Drink this, all of you: this is
my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for
the forgiveness of sins. Do this for the remembrance of me. Great is the
mystery of faith.
P: Your death, Lord Jesus, we proclaim!
Your resurrection we celebrate!
Your coming in glory we await!
Anamnesis
L: Wherefore, Lord, we celebrate today the memorial of our redemption:
we recall the birth and life of your Son among us, his baptism by John,
his last meal with the apostles, his death on the cross: we proclaim
Christ's resurrection and ascension in glory, where as our Great High
Priest he ever intercedes for all people; and we look for his coming at
the last. United in Christ's priesthood, we present to you this memorial:
Remember the sacrifice of your Son and grant to people everywhere the
benefits of Christ's redemptive work.
P: Maranatha, the Lord comes!
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Conclusion
L: Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, all honor and glorj' is yours,
Almighty God, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.
P: Amen.
The Lord's Prayer
L: United by one baptism in the same Holy Spirit and the same Body of
Christ, we pray as God's sons and daughters:
P: Our Father, ....
The Peace
L: Lord Jesus Christ, you told your apostles: Peace I leave with you, my
peace I give to you. Look not on our sins but on the faith of your
Church; in order that your will be done, grant us always this peace and
guide us toward the perfect unity of your Reign forever.
P: Amen.
L: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
P: And also with you.
The Breaking of the Bread
L: The bread which we break is the communion of the Body of Christ; the
cup of blessing for which we give thanks is the communion in the Blood
of Christ.
Lamb of God Alec Wyton
Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon
us . . . grant us thy peace.
Communion
*Thanksgiving Prayer
L: In peace let us pray to the Lord.
P: O most loving God, our God, we give you thanks for uniting us by
baptism in the body of Christ and for filling us with joy in the
Eucharist. Grant that we may glorify you by giving ourselves to
others. Help us to treasure all the signs of reconciliation you have
given us, and send us forth offering generously those same signs to a
world longing for wholeness and peace. Now that we have tasted of
the banquet you have prepared for us in the world to come, may we
all one day share together the inheritance of the saints in the life of
your heavenly city, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world
without end. Amen.
*Doxology Musical setting of Old 100th,
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Benediction
"■Recessional (you are requested to remain in place as the Council of Bishops
recess)
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Opening Business Session
The 1984 session of the General Conference of The United
Methodist Church convened in the Baltimore Civic Center in
Baltimore, Maryland, Tuesday, May 1, 1984, following the
Service of Holy Communion, Presiding was Bishop James S.
Thomas (Ohio East Area).
Bishop Thomas: During this year there will be many occasions when United
Methodists will be celebrating the Bicentennial. It is, therefore, a high moment to
call to order this Bicentennial General Conference of The United Methodist
Church. For the first order of business, that being the organization of the General
Conference, I call upon the Secretary, Dr. J. B. Holt.
Roll Call^F. B. Holt, Secretary
Dr. Holt reported that, while registration was continuing, it
was clear that a quorum was present. He gave instructions to
delegation chairpersons for the completion of the roll call. He
then read the names of bishops who had died since the
adjournment of the 1980 General Conference: Escrivao A.
Zunguze, October 26, 1980; Alfred J. Shaw, February 5, 1981;
Mangal Singh, April 6, 1981; J. Waskom Pickett, August 17, 1981;
Richard C. Raines, September 21, 1981; C. Ernst Sommer,
November 7, 1981; Donald H. Tippett, March 10, 1982; Charles
W. Brashares, June 23, 1982; Rueben H. Mueller, July 6, 1982;
Harold R. Heininger, February 3, 1983; J. Kenneth Shamblin,
October 3, 1983; Gabriel Sundaram, March 17, 1984. Dr. Holt
reported that two delegates elected to this General Conference
had died since their election: Arthur Campney (Iowa) and Jack
Payne (Central Texas).
Bishop Thomas offered a prayer in remembrance of the
Bishops and delegates who had died.
Commission on the General Conference
The Chair called on B. C. Goodwin, Jr. (Chairperson,
Commission on the General Conference) for the report of the
commission.
Mr. Goodwin: Bishop Thomas, it is my pleasure on behalf of the members of the
Commission on the General Conference to greet the delegates, officials and visitors
attending this historic 1984 session of General Conference. Two hundred years ago
this year, as we have already heard, and will hear many times these next ten days,
a small group of less than 100 Methodist circuit riders gathered at Lovely Lane
Meeting House, here in Baltimore, not far from our meeting place today, for the
Christmas Conference, at which time the Methodist Episcopal Church was
formally organized. Since that time we have experienced numerous divisions,
reunions and mergers, and today 1,000 lay and clergy delegates from around the
world gather in Baltimore as United Methodists for this session of General
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Conference. Our commission is charged with the responsibility of determining
the time and place of the General Conference and of making all the necessary
arrangements for its session. The membership of the commission and also the
membership of the local committee is listed on page A-4 of your Advance Editions
Workbook. These persons have spent countless hours during the past four years
preparing for your arrival. Each one deserves our deepest appreciation. Later in
the week we will present the Commission on the General Conference and also the
Local Committee for recognition. Dr. Wilson A. Shearer has served as general
chairperson of the Local Committee. Bishop D. Frederick Wertz, our host bishop
and chairperson of the Local Committee, viill bring official greetings to us at this
time. Bishop Wertz.
Greetings from Host Bishop
Bishop D. Frederick Wertz: Welcome to Baltimore! This is a great city. If the
mayor were here he would tell you that. He has helped to make it so. And I hope
you will find it so while you are here. In behalf of more than 300,000 United
Methodist people and more than 1,500 congregations I extend to you a special
greeting because you are in United Methodist countrj-. Barratt's Chapel, Lovely
Lane, Strawbridge House, Old Otterbein— names redolent with the perfume of
history. And I hope you will be sensitive to that as you walk the streets of this city
and travel across the Washington Area. The names of Francis Asbury and Thomas
Coke, Philip Otterbein, Jacob Albright, Martin Boehm, and Robert Straw-
bridge— those names echo the music of Methodism in America. And we're here to
celebrate the bicentennial. What better place to hold the bicentennial General
Conference of The United Methodist Church than in Methodist country'! So what
more shall I say? "Seeing that we are compassed about with so great a cloud of
witnesses, let us lay aside everj^ weight and the sins that so easily beset us, and let
us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author
and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross,
despising the shame, and was set dowTi at the right hand of the throne of God."
Welcome I
Commission on the General Conference (Report Resumed)
Mr. Goodwin continued with the report of the Commission by
reporting a change in the sequence of reports in this session, in
order to place the report of the Interim Committee on Plan of
Organization and Rules of Order earlier in the session. He also
reported that a second production of the bicentennial program
had been scheduled for Sunday, May 6, at 3 p.m., because of
heavy demand for tickets.
He asked that future requests for the setting of Orders of the
Day be directed to the Committee on Agenda.
Mr. Goodwin reported that the seating plan for delegates is
determined by lot by the commission's executive committee and
asked that the plan be approved as printed in the Advance
Edition A of the Daily Christian Advocate.
He reported the selection of Roger L. Burgess as editor of the
Daily Christian Advocate and Carlton R. Young as director of
music for the General Conference.
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Per Diem Allowance
Mr. Goodwin reported the commission's recommendation that
the delegates' per diem allowance be set at $43,00 per day for the
days said delegate is in attendance at the sessions of the
Conference. Ignacio Castuera (Pacific and Southwest) asked if
delegates from the Western Jurisdiction, because of the distance
they had to travel, were eligible for an extra day's allowance
before the opening or after the close of the Conference.
DeWayne Woodring (General Conference Business Manager): The expenses
for prior to Tuesday, May 1, are placed upon your expense voucher. That includes
your transportation, your lodging, if it is used, and expenses are reimbursed up to
the approved per diem. This appHes not only to Western Jurisdiction or the
Western region delegates, but it can apply to any delegates that have had to come
in here the day before.
The recommendation for the amount of the per diem allowance
was approved by vote of the Conference.
Commission Report (Continued)
Mr. Goodwin reported that the commission was recommending
two offerings: the Communion offering, which, by action of the
Council of Bishops, was to be directed to the United Methodist
Committee on Relief for tornado relief in the United States; and
the offering for marshals and pages, to be received Wednesday,
May 9. The recommendation was approved.
Mr. Goodwin announced times and places for afternoon
worship and devotional services to be held during the days the
Conference was in session.
He then announced that, by action of the Commission, the 1988
General Conference would be held April 26 through May 6 at the
Convention Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
Appreciation was expressed for the work of DeWayne
Woodring (General Conference Business Manager) and Barbara
Main, for all of their work in preparing for this Conference. Mr.
Woodring announced that, for the first time at a General
Conference, simultaneous translation service for elected dele-
gates in plenary sessions and worship services was available in
French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and Chinese. He
also announced that signers were available in a specified section
of the arena for persons requiring sign language. Finally, he
explained the operation of the timing system which would be in
use during plenary sessions to time delegates' speeches in debate.
Mr. Goodwin called on Swing T. Wayland (General Confer-
ence Treasurer) and expressed appreciation on behalf of the
Commission for Dr. Wayland's service as treasurer. Dr.
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Wayland gave instructions and information regarding the filing
of travel expense vouchers and the issuance of checks.
Proclamation from the Mayor of Baltimore
Mr. Goodmn called on Leslie Metcalf, representing Mayor
William Donald Schaefer of the City of Baltimore, for presenta-
tion of a proclamation issued by the mayor.
Dr. Leslie Metcalf: Dr. Goodwin, Bishop Thomas, bishops, and delegates of the
Bicentennial Conference of The United Methodist Church, Mayor Schaefer was
unable to be with us because of prior commitments. However, his presence is felt
with a lot of things he has done for our Conference throughout the past few days.
He has prepared this proclamation that he has asked me to bring to you this
afternoon.
PROCLAMATION
BY
MAYOR WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER
DESIGNATING MAY Ml, 1984
AS
"THE UNITED METHODIST BICENTENNIAL
CONFERENCE DAYS"
IN BALTIMORE
WHEREAS, The United Methodist Church is celebrating its Bicentennial
Anniversary by conducting its General Conference in Baltimore City; and
WHEREAS, delegates from throughout the United States and from many
foreign nations will be attending this Bicentennial Conference; and
WHEREAS, Baltimore was the location of the first Conference of the Methodist
Church in 1784 at the Lovely Lane Methodist Church which was located in what is
now known as the Inner Harbor Area of Baltimore City; and
WHEREAS, Francis Asbury was consecrated as the first Bishop of the
Methodist Church in the United States at that 1784 Conference which is referred to
as the Christmas Conference of the Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, the predecessors of the present day United Methodist Church, the
former Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church, have been
an integral part of the religious and spiritual community of Baltimore for the past
two hundred years;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF BALTIMORE, do hereby proclaim May 1-11, 1984 as "THE
UNITED METHODIST BICENTENNIAL CONFERENCE DAYS" IN BAL-
TIMORE, and encourage the people of Baltimore to give full recognition to this
significant event in the spiritual life of the Citv of Baltimore.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the Great
Seal of the City of Baltimore to be affixed this first day of May, in the year of Our
Lord, one thousand nine hundred and eighty-four.
This I will present to the presiding bishop at this time.
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Presentation of Bicentennial Bell
Mr. Goodwin then called on Bishop Wilbur W. Y. Choy,
president of the Council of Bishops, for presentation of a
bicentennial bell.
Bishop Choy: It is my pleasure and privilege on behalf of the Council of Bishops
to present to the General Conference the bicentennial bell number 1968.
Undoubtedly during these weeks as we meet together here, there will be sounds
like the tolling of the bell, for we are human beings — sinful. And there will be acts of
contrition for which we will express our sorrow. But it may more often peal out the
joyous sounds of God's grace, reminding us that we have been freed by the power of
the resurrected Christ. I'm going to ring the bell now, so hold your ears.
The ringing of the bell was greeted with applause.
Mr. Goodwin: Thank you, Bishop Choy, for ringing the bell, for had you not rung
it, I planned to. Back prior to our United Methodist ancestors coming to the eastern
shores of this country, Spanish Christians were estabHshing Roman Catholic
churches in northern New Mexico. It is interesting to note that as you read the
history, the brief history of some of those early Catholic parishes, about the
significance of the bell, that they indicated a number of baptized Christians, and
then in the little paragraph, there would always be a statement about the bell
whether they had a bell or no bell, and in one instance they said they had a bell with
no clapper, and I did not want us to be receiving a bell without a clapper. And may
I say as I conclude this report and in response to the presentation, my prayer is that
this bell may peal out the good news of Jesus Christ in such a moving, powerful way
that scriptural hohness may indeed be spread throughout the world by the people
called United Methodists in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Amen. Thank you, sir.
Committee on Agenda
The Chair called on Asbury Lenox (Texas) for a report from the
Committee on Agenda. Mr. Lenox stated the committee's
approval of the change in the sequence of reports for this session
as recommended earlier by the Commission on the General
Conference. The change in the agenda was approved by vote of
the Conference.
Interim Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of
Order
The Chair called on Thomas L. Cromwell (East Ohio),
chairperson of the Interim Committee on Plan of Organization
and Rules of Order for the presentation of the report.
Plan of Organization (see pages 133-153)
Mr. Cromwell called attention to the Advance Edition B of the
Daily Christian Advocate, which contained the committee's
proposed changes in the Plan of Organization and Rules of Order,
along with an introductory statement describing the major
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changes being proposed. He noted that changes in the Plan of
Organization and Rules of Order would require a two-thirds vote
of the Conference.
Mr. Cromwell explained that proposed amendments to Plan of
Organization I, II, III, IV, V, and VI did not represent
significant changes. They were as follows:
1. In Plan of Organization I,C, delete the words "present
nominations or" before "appoint members," and insert the word
"present" before "such other nominations." Add a new second
sentence: "If any members appointed and/or nominated do not
serve, the Council of Bishops, through its Nominating Commit-
tee, shall name a replacement."
2. In Plan of Organization I, add two new lettered headings:
"D. Miscellaneous Business
"E. Adjournment"
3. In Plan of Organization III, the first sentence in the second
paragraph, delete "at the opening session nominate for election
by the Conference," and substitute "appoint from the elected
delegates to the General Conference at its Fall meeting next
preceding the General Conference."
4. In Plan of Organization V, the first sentence, after
"nominated by the Council of Bishops," insert "at its Fall meeting
next preceding the General Conference." In the last sentence in
the third paragraph, delete "a book of," and substitute "the Daily
Christian Advocate and." Revise the second part of the first
sentence of the seventh paragraph to read: ". . . and shall arrange
for their presentation to the General Conference and for their
local entertainment during the specific period of time required for
their presence." Delete the eighth paragraph in its entirety
("Insofar as possible, the Commission shall plan the presentation
of such ecumenical representatives during the first week of the
General Conference.")
5. Renumber Plan of Organization VI, A, (7) to be a separate
section VI, with the title, "Plan of Organization and Rules of
Order." Renumber subsequent sections accordingly. Amend the
first sentence of the new VI to read: "There shall be a Committee
on Plan of Organization and Rules of Order of eleven members,
nominated from the elected delegates to the General Conference
by the Council of Bishops at its Fall meeting next preceding the
General Conference and elected by the General Conference for a
term of four years."
The amendments were adopted (see pages 133-138).
Mr. Cromwell presented changes proposed by the Committee
to new Section VII, Committees.
6. Following the heading, "A. Standing Administrative Com-
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mittees," insert two new sentences as follows: "The members of
the following committees shall be appointed by the Council of
Bishops at its Fall meeting next preceding the General
Conference. All except committee (3) Correlation and Editorial
Revision shall be from the elected delegates to the General
Conference."
Delete language relating to the time and method of members'
selection from individual committee paragraphs.
7. Increase the membership of the Committee on Calendar
from "four" to "five."
8. Increase the membership of the Committee on Correlation
and Editorial Revision from "four" to "five," effective in 1988.
The amendment was adopted (see page 140).
9. Decrease the membership of the Committee on Courtesies
and Privileges from "sixteen" to "six," and specify that there be
one member from each jurisdiction and one from the annual
conferences outside the United States.
The amendments were adopted (see page 140).
10. Decrease the membership of the Committees on Creden-
tials and Journal from "seven" to "six" each, and specify that each
committee include one member from each of the jurisdictions and
one from annual conferences outside the United States. The
amendments were adopted in separate votes on each committee
(see page 141).
11. In Section VII, A, (8) as renumbered, amend the first two
sentences of the last paragraph to read as follows: "Two copies of
the petition must be sent to the Petitions Secretary. Each
petition must address only one paragraph of the Discipline or one
issue (Pars. 607. 1-. 2)." The amendment was adopted (see page
143).
Committee on Calendar — ^Appointment of Additional Member
Mr. Cromwell asked that Bishop James Ault, secretary of the
Council of Bishops, be recognized to announce the appointment of
the additional member authorized for the Committee on Calen-
dar. Bishop Ault announced that the Council of Bishops was
appointing Ira Williams, Jr. (Northwest Texas) to the com-
mittee.
Plan of Organization — Committee Report Resumed
Mr. Cromwell resumed his presentation of amendments
proposed by the Committee.
12. Insert a new "B. Commission on Central Conference
Affairs" in new Section VII, and reletter B as C. The new
subsection was adopted (see page 143).
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13. In new Section VII, C (Standing Legislative Committees),
add a new paragraph to the introductory' material defining the
relationship between legislative committees and the Commission
on Central Conference Affairs. The amendment was adopted (see
page 144).
14. Mr. Cromwell reported that, under authority granted by
the 1980 General Conference, the Interim Committee on Plan of
Organization and Rules of Order had revised the list and
assignments of the Standing Legislative Committees, and that
this section did not need General Conference action (see pages
144-147).
15. In new section VII, D (Membership of Legislative Com-
mittees), the beginning of the third sentence, delete "For the first
General Conference after 1976," and substitute "Beginning with
1988."
16. In new section VII,E,(1), delete the last sentence and
substitute the following new sentence: "The orientation of the
committee, followed by the election of officers, shall be the order
of business of the first meeting of the committee."
Dan Macwan (Methodist Church in India) asked a question
regarding availability of the Advance Edition of the Daily
Christian Advocate for the delegates from India. The Chair
asked that copies be provided.
Woodrow Seals (Texas) asked a question about the imbalance
between clergy and lay members in the Legislative Committee on
Ordained and Diaconal Ministry-. Mr. Cromwell replied that that
was possible under the rule governing the manner in which
delegates make committee selections. Mr. Seals suggested that
the result of the process was unfair, and that it should be
corrected before the legislative committees convened. Mr.
Cromwell and the Secretary- explained the difficulty involved in
making new assignments to legislative committees.
Mr. Seals moved that the person who is to chair the Conference
for the evening session reassign a sufficient number of clergy
delegates from Legislative Committee No. 5 to other legislative
committees to create a balance between clergy and non-clergy
delegates on Committee No. 5. The Chair ruled the motion out of
order on the grounds that no presiding officer would have
authority to make legislative committee assignments.
John Stumbo (Kansas East) raised a point of order, that the
process for designating membership on committees was a rules
question, and that the Conference would have the authority, if it
so desired, to waive the iiiles in keeping with Judge Seals'
motion. The Chair restated his view that the motion would grant
too much authority to a presiding officer.
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Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio) moved that conference delega-
tions which have more than one clergy member on the Committee
on Ordained and Diaconal Ministry adjust their membership on
legislative committees such that only one clergy from a
conference would be on that committee. Gamett Wilder (North
Georgia) spoke against the motion. Mr. Cromwell spoke against
it on behalf of the committee, and the motion was defeated.
17. In the Plan of Organization, IX. (Delegates' Expense
Accounts), item (2), insert the words "including per diem" after
"traveling expense" in the first sentence, and substitute "per
diem" for "travel expense" in the second sentence. In item (3)
substitute "20 cents per mile" for "15 cents per mile"; in the
sentence before the last sentence, substitute "or the mileage
reimbursement, whichever is less" for "rather than mileage." The
amendments were adopted (see pages 150-151).
18. Mr. Cromwell presented a new section XII, entitled
"Distribution of Unofficial Material." Shirley Marsh (Nebraska)
asked a question; Mr. Cromwell answered.
John Stumbo (Kansas East) asked about the meaning of the
phrase "related groups" in the first sentence; Mr. Cromwell
responded. Mr. Stumbo moved to amend the phrase to read
"related United Methodist groups." Mr. Cromwell indicated a
wilhngness to accept the amendment, and it was adopted. Plan of
Organization XII was adopted (see pages 151-152).
19. In Plan of Organization XIII, insert two new sentences at
the end of the first paragraph, in order to give the General
Council on Finance and Administration a limited exemption from
the deadlines contained in the paragraph, to allow for more
complete financial reports to the General Conference. The
amendment was adopted (see pages 152-153).
Mr. Cromwell suggested that the committee report be
interrupted, since changes in the Plan of Organization were
complete, and there was insufficient time to complete the report
on the Rules of Order. Harry E. Shaner (California-Nevada)
moved that proposed changes in the Rules of Order be referred to
the Committee on Conferences; he spoke in support of his motion.
Mr. Cromwell spoke against it, and the motion was defeated.
Committee on Agenda
Asbury Lenox (Texas), reporting for the Committee on
Agenda, recommended that the report of the Ministry Study
Committee be scheduled for presentation and referral at the
Wednesday morning session. The recommendation was adopted.
Thomas L. Cromwell (East Ohio) pointed out that, under the
Plan of Organization, such a report would be referred directly to a
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legislative committee without prior presentation to a plenary
session of the Conference. The Chair declared that the recom-
mendation was not in order, and Mr. Lenox withdrew it
Don Riggin (Little Rock) stated that he had voted in favor of
the recommendation and moved reconsideration. The motion to
reconsider was adopted, and the action setting an order of the day
was rescinded.
Announcement of Secretarial Staff Members
J. B. Holt (Secretary) made an announcement regarding the
orgamzational meetings of the legislative committees. He then
announced the names of persons chosen to serve on the
secretarial staff (see pages 12-13).
Recess
Conrad M. Page, Jr. (Central Pennsylvania) asked a question;
the Secretary responded. The Chair declared the Conference to
be in recess until the evening session.
FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1984
EVENING SESSION
Opening , ,. ^, ,
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
convened in the evening session of Tuesday, May 1, 1984, at 7:45
p m in the Civic Center Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, with
Bishop James S. Thomas (Ohio East Area) presiding. Following a
hymn session led by Dr. Carlton Young, Bishop Thomas called
the session to order.
Episcopal Address
Bishop William R. Cannon (Raleigh Area) presented the
Episcopal Address (see page 165).
Committee on Presiding Officers
Richard W. Cain (Pacific and Southwest), on behalt ot the
Committee on Presiding Officers, reported that Bishop W T.
Handy, Jr. (Missouri Area) would preside at the Wednesday
morning session.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before this session,
the Chair declared the session adjourned.
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SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 1984
MORNING SESSION
Opening
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
convened in the morning session of Wednesday, Mav 2, 1984 at
Bisho'nW'H'^"/ "i^n^^..^^^^^ B^^^^--^' Mainland with
Bishop W. T. Handy, Jr. (Missouri Area) presiding.
Worship
sur^'hvfhpP?Yf"^"?'n^' Conference heard choral selections
sung by the Pfeiffer College Concert Choir, Richard H. Brewer
conductor, and Lee Northcutt and Susan Diller, accompanists '
l-ollowing an opemng prayer the Conference joined in the
smging of the hymn, "Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies "
Special music included the anthem, 'The True Use of Music"
(Alice Parker, with a Charles Wesley text), with Jonathan Setzer
as accompanist, and a solo by Lila Ammons. The scripture was
from Phihppians 2:1-18 and Matthew 18:1-4. Bishop Edsel A
nZlif '' rf ¥" ^T^ P^^"^^^^ ^he sermon, "On Christian
Cro™ " ^ ^''""^ ^'"''' "^^^ "^^^" ^ ^'''''^^^' ^^^ Wondrous
Quadrennial Address of the Laity
The Chair called on J. Taylor Phillips, representing the
Association of Conference Lay Leaders. Mr'. Phillips expfained
that the Association had the responsibility of establishing a
representative committee of lay persons to draft and present the
Quadrennial Address of the Laity. He introduced Sue A. Guzman
Wisconsin Ramon C. Lopez (Rio Grande), and Mai H. Gray
(s^e pTge ^87)' ' '^'"^ ^'^ ^^''^^^ ^""^^^'^ '^' ^^"^'^'^
Committee on Journal
William W Reid (Wyoming), chairperson, reported that the
andSJnd'iM h''''"'T'^ V\' ^^^"^^^ipt of the Tuesday session
Conference. "' ' ''^''' '''^' '"'"^''"^ ^•'' ''^^" "^^^^
Committee on Agenda
(se^'nar4q?f T "'"''h "^^"'^^ °" ^^alf of the committee
(.bee page 4yi). ihe agenda was adopted.
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Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of Order
(see pages 154-164)
Thomas L. Cromwell (East Ohio) resumed the report with the
presentation of proposed changes in the Rules of Order, as
"" l^'^Add a new section (3) to Rule 2, Order of Business. The
addition would be a reference to the Consent Calendar. Since the
rule governing the Consent Calendar would be considered later m
the report, Mr. Cromwell stated that the action on that rule
would constitute action on this change as well.
2 Amend Rule 3 by changing the time limit for statements
from five minutes to three minutes. The amendment was adopted
(see page 154). _ ,i i i, ^„
Mr Cromwell observed that, in relation to all rules changes,
the Chair's ruling on adoption signified adoption by at least a
two-thirds vote of the Conference. . , „ ^ «u i,
3 Amend Rule 7 by substituting "point of order for breach
of order"; by inserting "a parliamentary inquiry, a point ot
information" after "misrepresentation"; and by deleting or to
raise a very urgent question of high privilege" from the end of
the rule. The amendment was adopted (see pages 155-15b).
4 Amend Rule 8 to reduce the time limit on speeches from tour
minutes to three minutes, and by deleting the phrase, "except as
provided in Rule 37," at the end of the first sentence. The
amendments were adopted (see page 156). . „• v
5. Delete Rule 9, previously entitled "Question of High
Privilege"; substitute a new Rule 9 entitled "Point of Order. The
deletion and substitution were adopted (see page 156).
6 Amend Rule 11 as follows: (1) at the end of the first
sentence, add "provided, however, that in elections, voting may
be by written ballot. If the vote is in doubt after a show of hands,
the chair may order a standing vote." (2) In the second sentence
substitute "A" for "an 'aye' or 'nay' " and reverse the sequence ot
the second and third sentences. (3) In the fourth sentence,
substitute "such business as the chair may deem appropriate tor
"that which can be appropriately fitted into the time while
waiting for the report of the secretaries on a count vote on an
'aye' or 'nay' vote." The amendments were adopted (see pages
156 157 )
7 Delete Rule 13, entitled "Vote by Orders." Mr. Cromwell
moved that the rule be deleted, provided the Committee on
Conferences recommends the deletion of Par. 608 m the
Disciplme. John Stumbo (Kansas East) suggested that the
motion should be that Rule 13 be deleted, provided the General
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Conference approves the deletion of Par. 608. Mr. Cromwell
agreed, and the motion was adopted.
8. Amend Rule 28 (renumbered as 27) by numbering the
existmg rule as (1) and by adding a section (2) dealing with a
Consent Calendar." Mr. Cromwell recommended that the
committee report as printed in Advance Edition B of the DaUv
Christian Advocate be amended by adding the following to the
end of the new paragraph: "excepting those calendar items
having financial implications (see Plan of Organization VIII) "
Don Riggin (Little Rock) raised a point of order, that there
were recommended changes in Rules 13, 14, 16, and 25 which had
not been presented for Conference action. Mr. Cromwell replied
that It was his intention to present those under one blanket
motion for approval at the end of the report
C David Lundquist (West Michigan) moved to amend the
addition presented by Mr. Cromwell by adding "and proposals
lor new church programs as defined in Par. 803 10 of the
Discipline.- He spoke in support of his amendment; Mr
Cromwell opposed it. Mr. Lundquist's amendment was defeated
Barbara Thompson (Baltimore) asked how abstentions would
affect whether an item could be included on the consent calendar.
Mr. Cromwell replied that abstentions would not prevent an item
trom being included on the consent calendar
Paul J. Meuschke (Western Pennsylvania) moved to amend
the new section of the rule by inserting "and in the hands of the
Sf f" ?^^'^ P''''^°,?'^^' P""^^^ ^" the D^^^y Christian
Advocate. Mr. Cromwell accepted the amendment
Mercurio Senna (United Church of Christ of the Philippines)
asked whether persons representing affiliated churches had the
nght to vote; the Chair replied that they had voice but not vote.
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9. Amend Rule 36 (renumbered as 34) in the following ways-
1) change the title from "Presentation of Report of Minority" to
Minonty Report. (2) Add two new paragraphs at the beginning
of the rule setting forth provisions governing the preparation and
Z^:Z^'T^'l'^''r''' '^P^^^- ^^^ ^" the first sentence of old
Rule 36 delete the cross-reference to Rule 33; substitute
committee report" for "regular (majority) report"; and delete "of
the committee, except that such member may not present said
minonty repoit as a replacement until the m'ajoritv report h^s
been presented and perfected" from the end of the sentence
Richard C.Looney (Holston) opposed the amendment because
t^Z^ .'^'■^''''' "^ ""^-^^^th ^^' t^^'e"t>' "^^"^bers of a
committee to sign a minority report, whereas the old rule
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required one-tenth or ten members of the committee. Ignacio
Castuera (Pacific and Southwest) asked whether an amendment
to the committee report was required to restore the lower
number of persons required to support a minority report; the
Chair rephed that defeating the committee proposal would have
the same effect. Woodrow Seals (Texas) spoke against the
committee amendment.
Mary Grace Lyman (New York) asked a question about the
effect of defeating the committee's amendment. In the interest of
preserving other portions of the committee recommendation, Mr.
Cromwell changed the committee report to require one-tenth of a
legislative committee's membership or ten members as the
number required to support a minority report. With this change,
the committee amendments were adopted (see page 163).
10. Amend Rule 37 (renumbered as 35) in the followmg ways:
(1) At the end of the first sentence in the second paragraph,
delete "provided that right is claimed before the chairperson or
duly authorized member representing the committee's report or
the minority report, if there be such, is presented to close the
debate." (2) Add a new second sentence to the second paragraph
providing for debate to be ended automatically after three
speeches for and three against. (3) At the beginning of the third
paragraph, delete "When all have spoken who desire to do so, or
when (and after) the previous question has been ordered" and
substitute "However." (4) In the same sentence, insert "chair-
person or representative" after "minority report." (5) In the last
paragraph, change the time limit on speeches from five to three
minutes; add a cross-reference to Rule 34; and delete "provided,
that this five-minute limit shall not apply to a motion to substitute
a minority report (see Rule 33) for a regular (majority) report of a
committee" from the end of the paragraph.
Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) moved to amend the committee
recommendation to allow four speeches for and four against a
proposal before debate is automatically closed. He spoke in
support of his amendment. Shirley Marsh (Nebraska) opposed it.
William M. James (New York) spoke against both the committee
recommendation and Mr. Duncan's amendment. CJmrles E.
Edgar (Central Pennsylvania) spoke in support of the committee
recommendation. Mr. Cromwell made the final statement on
behalf of the committee. Mr. Duncan's amendment was defeated.
Porter J. Womeldorff (Central Ilhnois) moved to amend the
rule by adding the sentence, "The presiding officer will attempt
to insure that motions of amendment are heard prior to any
automatic cessation of debate." He spoke in support of his
amendment. Victor W. Goldschmidt (North Indiana) asked
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whether, when amendments are offered after some debate on a
mam motion had occurred, there would be opportunity for three
speeches for and three against the amendment. Mr. Cromwell
rephed that there would. Mr. Cromwell spoke against Mr
Womeldorffs amendment, and it was defeated.
Augusta Carruth (South Georgia) asked a question- Mr
Cromwell answered. '
Dormld L. Carver (Iowa) moved that the committee recom-
mendation be amended by deleting the sentence providing for
automatic closure of debate after three speeches for and three
agamst a proposal. He spoke in favor of his motion to delete. Don
L. Riggin (Little Rock) asked a question about procedure; the
Chair responded. Rebecca Parker Beyer (Pacific Northwest)
sought to speak in support of deletion, but the Chair ruled that a
speech agamst it was needed. Donald J. Rudalevige (Southern
New England) raised a point of order, that the motion to delete
was out of order, because the Conference had not yet voted to add
the sentence to the rules. The Chair ruled that the sentence was
before the Conference as a recommendation of the committee
and that a motion to delete it from the committee's report was in
order. Mr. Rudalevige challenged the rule of the Chair, but the
Chair s ruling was sustained by vote of the Conference
Ms. Beyer spoke in favor of the motion to delete. Donald J
Cunningham (California-Nevada) asked whether the rule would
apply only to plenary sessions or to committee sessions as well
Mr. Cromwell replied that it applied only to the plenary sessions.
J. Howard Wnght (Western Pennsylvania) moved the previous
question on all before the Conference. June D. McCullough
(Southern New Jersey) raised a point of order that, according to
Rule 28, the rules of the General Conference do apply to
legislative committee sessions; Mr. Cromwell agreed. Gamett
Wilder spoke in favor of the deletion. Mr. Cromwell made a final
statement for the committee recommendation. The motion to
delete was defeated.
William G. Trudeau (Alaska Missionary) moved to amend the
same sentence which had been under discussion to read as
follows: "In General Conference plenary sessions, after three
speeches for and three against, a vote to close discussion and to
seek a vote on the question shall be taken automatically."
Don Riggin (Little Rock) raised a point of order, that a motion
tor the previous question was before the Conference. The Chair
stated that he had not put the motion to a vote and would allow
consideration of Mr. Trudeau's motion. Mr. Trudeau spoke in
support of his amendment. It was defeated.
The previous question motion was put to a vote and was
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adopted. The committee recommendations for amending new
Rule 35 were adopted (see pages 163-164).
Melvin M. Finkbeiner (Pacific Northwest) requested a count
vote. The request was put to a vote and was not supported.
Rules of Order — Final Action
Mr. Cromwell moved adoption of the complete report of the
Interim Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of Order,
including all amendments which were accepted or voted by the
Conference. Lester L. Moore (Iowa) sought to introduce a motion
of referral; the Chair asked him to delay the motion until action on
the report was completed.
Ray W. Goens (Texas) moved to amend Rule 16 to read as
follows: "All resolutions shall be presented to the plenary prior to
72 hours before the scheduled adjournment of (General Confer-
ence." He spoke in support of his motion. The Chair pointed out
that the committee recommendation was to delete Rule 16. Mr,
Goens replied that the intent of his amendment was that the rule
he had proposed would replace the old rule which was being
deleted. Richard S. Parker (New York) spoke against Mr. Goens'
amendment. Mr. Cromwell also opposed it. The amendment was
defeated.
Harry E. Shaner (California-Nevada) moved to amend Rule 30
(renumbered as 28) by inserting "except for Rule 35" after
"General Conference." He spoke in support of his amendment.
The Chair asked a question; Mr. Shaner answered. John E.
Stumbo (Kansas East) sought to speak in favor of the
amendment, but the Chair stated that a speech against was
needed. Leigh Roberts (Wisconsin) spoke against it, Mr. Stumbo
spoke for it.
Robert J. McCune (Central New York) asked whether a
legislative committee would have the right to suspend a rule
adopted by the full General Conference. The Chair rephed that
they would under the rules being adopted. Mr. Cromwell
opposed the amendment on behalf of the committee. The
amendment was adopted (see page 161).
By vote of the Conference, Rule 28, as amended, was accepted
into the motion to adopt the report of the Committee in its
entirety. The report of the Interim Committee on Plan of
Organization, as amended, was then adopted in its entirety (see
pages 154-164).
(Editor's note: The Plan of Organization and Rules of Order
reflects all changes recommended by the Committee and/or
adopted by the Conference, including those which were a part of
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the Committee's printed report but which were not presented
individually for Conference action.)
Election of New Committee on Plan of Organization and
Rules of Order
Mr. Cromwell pointed out that the Conference had not yet
elected the new Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of
Order. Bishop James M. Ault, Secretary of the Council of
Bishops, presented the Council's nominations; he asked that the
name of Roy J. Grogan (Central Texas) be substituted for that of
G. Alan Dunlap in the list as printed. The committee was elected
by vote of the Conference (see page 18).
Motion to Refer
Lester L. Moore (Iowa) moved to refer to the Committee on
Plan of Organization and Rules of Order a request that that
Committee consider a change in the selection of legislative
committee membership by assigning the office of the Secretary of
the General Conference the responsibility of assigning such
membership on a random basis, with care that the committees be
equal in size and representation of lay and clergy members. The
Committee shall report its recommendation to the 1984 Confer-
ence. He spoke in support of his motion of referral.
Victor W. Goldschmidt (North Indiana) moved a substitute,
that the Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of Order
review procedures for assigning membership on legislative
committees to provide for better lay-clergy balance in the 1988
committees, and that consideration also be given to procedures to
increase the ratio of nonmembers to members and staff of the
corresponding general agencies in the legislative committees.
C. David Lundquist (West Michigan) spoke in opposition to
both the substitute and the main motion. Janet E. Stephenson
(Iowa) opposed the substitute and supported Mr. Moore's
motion. Rodney E. Wilmoth (Nebraska) asked a question about
the substitute; Mr. Goldschmidt answered. Mr. Cromwell, on
behalf of the committee, opposed both the substitute and the
main motion; he referred to the difficulty the newly elected
committee would have in perfecting a plan in time for this General
Conference to consider it.
Reginald W. Ponder (North Carolina) moved that both the
original and the substitute be referred to the Legislative
Committee on Conferences. The Chair ruled that the motion was
out of order, because General Conference niles require that
matters relating to the rules be referred to the Committee on
Plan of Organization and Rules of Order. Robert K. Sweet, Jr.
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(Southern New England) sought to speak for the substitute, but
the Chair ruled that the requisite number of speeches had been
made and that the Conference should proceed to vote.
The substitute was defeated. Mr. Moore asked Mr. Cromwell a
question, and Mr. Cromwell replied. Torrey A. Kaatz asked to
have the amendment read, and the Secretary read it. The motion
to refer was defeated.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
C. Vernon Bigler (Western New York), chairman of the
committee, called on Mrs. Eunice Jones Mathews for a
presentation.
Mr. Bigler: Mrs. Mathews, I am presenting you to this conference to make a
presentation which only you can make. I will not take from you the joy of this
moment. I will not tell your story, except to say for the benefit of some of the
delegates who may not know, that you are the daughter of a man who touched many
of our lives and led us into the present with the Lord Jesus — one of our church's
greatest missionaries and evangehsts, Dr. E. Stanley Jones. And it is that family
tie which brings you to this moment, and so, Mrs. Mathews, will you please make
your presentation for us and tell us your story?
Mrs. Mathews: First of all, let me express appreciation for being granted a few
moments of your attention. I shall be brief. About sixty years ago my late father
wrote a book which has been a landmark in world missions and evangehsm. It has
been published in more than fifty languages and has been a transforming influence
in the lives of thousands of people across the whole world. It has been used as a
textbook in seminaries, even including Roman Catholic ones, for the training of
missionaries for service in India and elsewhere. The book is called "Christ of the
Indian Road." Many have regarded it as my father's best book, and it certainly is
his best-known one. The manuscript is beautifully written in his own handwriting.
I recall as a little girl how I saw him writing on it as he sat in his cottage in Iowa on
a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. This was during one of our furloughs from
India to the United States. For many years we thought the manuscript was
irretrievably lost. Dihgent search failed to uncover it. About fifteen months ago,
however, it suddenly surfaced under somewhat remarkable circumstances. I
determined that, if it were desired, it should be given to the archives of The United
Methodist Church.
I give it in this fashion, wrapped in India silk, an Asian custom for presenting
something of value. The Japanese call it "Fu Ro Shiki." It is appropriate to present
it at this General Conference for Baltimore was his hometown. It was near this city,
just a century ago, 1884, when our church was 100 years old, that my father was
bom. I am sure he would be delighted, and I will say he is delighted, that this
manuscript is being placed in the archives of the church he so greatly loved and
endeavored to serve faithfully, as he witnessed to Jesus Christ as Lord and
Saviour, along every road throughout the whole world where men and women have
pursued their pilgrimage. Thank you.
Bishop L. Scott Allen, as chairman of the General Commission
on Archives and History, expressed appreciation for Mrs.
Mathews' gift to the Church and asked that there be a motion to
authorize its acceptance. Mr. Bigler moved to suspend the rules
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to enable Bishop Allen to make such a motion; the rules were
suspended.
Bishop Allen moved that the manuscript be received with
genuine appreciation, and that the General Conference direct
that it be deposited with the General Commission on Archives
and History. The motion was adopted.
Joseph B. Bethea (North Carolina) was presented for a matter
of privilege. Mr. Bethea moved that the Conference "join the
delegation from the North Carolina Conference in expressing
deep and abiding appreciation to Bishop William R. Cannon for
his leadership in United Methodism, world Methodism, and world
Christianity, and for the preparation and delivery of a magnifi-
cent and timely Episcopal Address; and that the matters
presented in the Address be referred to the appropriate
committees of this General Conference for action and implemen-
tation." The motion was adopted.
Committee on Agenda
K. June Goldman (Iowa) vice-chairwoman of the Committee on
Agenda, moved that, following announcements, the session be
adjourned, and the legislative committees meet at 1 p.m. The
motion was adopted.
Matter of Privilege
Roberto Escamilla (Southwest Texas) presented the following
resolution: "That this General Conference go on record recogniz-
ing the timeless and significant spiritual legacy of the late Dr. E.
Stanley Jones to The United Methodist Church, and in this year
as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth, that we
commit ourselves anew to the task of the total evangelization of
the world." The resolution was adopted.
Announcements and Closing
Virgil V. Bjork (North Indiana) made an announcement. C.
Vernon Bigler (Western New York) announced that he had been
told that former bishop Bennie Warner (Liberia) was at the
Conference. He asked the Conference to greet him, but he was
not present. The Secretary made announcements.
Tracy R. Arnold (Louisiana) moved to reconsider the meeting
time set for the afternoon legislative committee sessions. The
motion to reconsider was adopted. Mr. Arnold moved that the
time be set at 1:30 p.m., and the motion was adopted.
Bishop 0. Eugene Slater (Retired) led the Conference in
prayer, and the session was adjourned.
THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1984
MORNING SESSION
Opening
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
convened in the morning session of Thursday, May 3, 1984, at
8:30 a.m. in the Civic Center Arena, Baltimore, Marj^land, with
Bishop Joel D. McDavid (Atlanta Area) presiding.
Worship Service
As the Conference gathered, choral selections were sung by
the British Methodist Youth Choir under the direction of Martin
Ellis. John Eubank was the organist. May Chun and Robert
Smith served as liturgists for the service.
Following the Call to Worship, the hymn, "God Whose Love is
Reigning O'er Us," (text written by Wilham Boyd Grove) was
sung. The Conference joined in a unison prayer by St. Patrick.
The Anthem was "Ascendit Deus," by Peter PhilHps. Following
the reading from the Gospel (Matthew 5:38-48), the devotional
sermon was preached by Bishop Jack M. Tuell (Los Angeles
Area). "God of Love and God of Power" was sung as the closing
hymn, followed by the benediction.
The Chair thanked the British Methodist Youth Choir for their
participation and pointed out that the Choir had paid its own way
to the site of this General Conference.
Committee on Journal
Granville Hicks (South Carolina), secretaiy of the Committee
on Journal, reported that, in accordance with the rules of the
Conference, subsequent reports would be through the Daily
Christian Advocate.
Committee on Presiding Officers
Richard W. Cain (Pacific and Southwest), chainnan of the
Committee, reported that the committee had chosen Bishop
Joseph H. Yeakel (New York West Area) to preside at the Friday
morning plenary session.
Committee on Agenda
Charles F. Kirkley (Baltimore), reporting on behalf of the
committee, moved the adoption of the agenda as printed in the
Daily Christian Advocate. C. Rex Bevins (Nebraska) asked a
question about an agenda item for "Nominations" which had been
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on Tuesday's agenda, but which had not taken place. Mr. Kirkley
reported that those nominations had been postponed until the
Friday session. The agenda was adopted (see page 492).
Mr. Kirkley moved that the rules be suspended to permit
consideration of a recommendation from the Legislative Com-
mittee on Church and Society which had not been printed the
requisite 24 hours in advance of this session. The motion was
adopted.
Legislative Committee on Church and Society
Richard S. Parker (New York), chairman of the legislative
committee, read the following resolution which had been adopted
by the committee for presentation to the Conference:
"Resolved, that the General Conference ask the Council of
Bishops to name a delegation of eight persons to participate in
the May 5, 1984, noon March for Justice in Greensboro, North
Carolina. One person will be designated as a spokesperson to
give the United Methodist witness against racial violence."
Mr. Parker stated that there was also a minority report. He
called on James Lawson (Pacific and Southwest) to sei've as
presenter for the majority report.
Mr. Lawson: Many of you will know that in 1979 in the streets of Greensboro,
N.C. , five persons in the process of a demonstration were shot down, and that since
that time there have been two major trials — one a trial for murder in 1980 in which
an all white jury acquitted the six accused; and then again in 1984, just recently, a
trial charging the violation of civil rights of the murdered persons also resulted in
an acquittal. As a consequence of all of that, of course, there is much outrage
because this incident took place before literally 100 witnesses and video tapes from
a variety of television stations and the like. But more importantly it represented in
a sense the climax of the emerging racial ethnic violence in the United States
perpetrated by the KKK.
We must, of course, acknowledge that this does not simply happen in the state of
North Carolina. It happens in my own state, California, where we've had temples
desecrated, crosses burned, and, in fact, even black persons who have been shot at
and shot and wounded by again, at least to the best of our information and
knowledge, essentially persons who call themselves KKK and/or members of the
Nazi Party.
In Greensboro, N.C. , itself, a number of people have issued a call for a march on
May 5, to at least say that there is a real need for the persons of good will to assert
themselves and to assert a witness for brotherhood and sisterhood in our countrj',
and the end of all forms of violence perpetrated against any parties in our land. Mr.
Louis Brandon is a member of the NAACP; Rev. Leeland Jenkins, Rev. John
Moore, who is a United Methodist pastor, Dr. John Erwin, who is vice-president of
the NAACP, have been joined by the working Committee on Racial Justice, by the
National Council of Churches, by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference,
both of which are asking that a variety of denominational groups across the country
join the march on May 5, which is. of course, this Saturday.
We, of the Church and Society Committee, felt that this was a witness,
extraordinarj', no doubt, but not unprecedented. For in the midst of the General
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Conference of 1980 you will recall, as many of us overwhelmingly felt, because of
the efforts of reconciliation of the Iranian hostages of our country on the part of a
number of United Methodists, we should join that effort to see if we could not speak
prophetically and compassionately to that situation, and we did. We invite the
General Conference to do the same thing for this matter of the "march for justice"
on May. 5.
Finally, may I just simply quote, then, from the Charlotte, N.C., 06serrer in an
editorial of April 18 of this year: "The 'not guilty' verdicts in two exhaustive trials
also mean that although five persons were shot to death on a public street in broad
daylight before more than 100 witnesses and with TV cameras rolling, no one has
been convicted of any crime. Whatever the reason, the result is outrageous. The
implicit message the system has sent forth, that no one was really murdered, that
no one's rights were really violated, stands in shocking contrast to the bloody
events recorded on video tape that day. Until the verdict and reality are reconciled,
justice has not been done."
Many of us in The United Methodist Church insist that we have come a long way
in our land. That, in certain respects, is true. But if we are under the guidance of
the risen Christ, we will also know that we have a long way yet to go. We
respectfully submit this resolution as a way again, of our General Conference
simply, in this hour, making again another witness to the need for reconciliation
and justice in every state and every hamlet for every man and for every woman and
every child.
J. Kenneth Forbes (South Indiana) asked about the financing of
the delegation's expenses, if the resolution were to be adopted.
Mr. Parker replied that the committee had not addressed that
issue, but that, if approved by the General Conference, this
would presumably be a General Conference expense. The Chair
ruled that, if approved, a reference to the General Council on
Finance and Administration would be in order. Mr. Forbes
moved that, if adopted, the action on this matter be so referred,
and the motion of referral was adopted.
James A. Summers (Western North Carolina) sought to
introduce a substitute for the committee report. The Chair asked
if the substitute w^as the same as the minority report. Mr. Parker
expressed willingness to have the minority report pi'esented at
this time; but the Chair ruled that only the perfecting of the
committee report was in order and that a substitute for the entire
report would not be in order until later.
James H. Laue (Missouri East) asked a question about the
wording of the report; the Chair responded. Charles H. Mercer
(North Carolina) moved to amend the majority report by
inserting the words "to be chosen from the two General
Conference delegations from North Carohna" after "eight." He
spoke in support of his amendment; it was defeated.
Minority Report
Thomas L. Cromwell (East Ohio) raised a point of order, that
the rules call for presentation of the minority report before
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perfecting the majority report. The Chair ruled that he was
correct and called for the presentation of the minority report.
Mr. Parker called on Thomas B. Stockton (Western North
Carolina) for the presentation,
Mr. Stockton: The background of this is that two and one-half years ago the
Communist Workers Party planned a "death to the Klan" rally in Greensboro. The
group of Klan members and members of the Nazi Party came to the site of the
march and shots were fired from both sides. Five Communist Workers Party
participants were killed, one black and four whites. A tremendous tragedy took
place in that five persons were killed and that no one was convicted for these
deaths. We deplore extremism and violence and continually seek to overcome the
feelings and the activities of racism and violence. Therefore, we feel that the most
effective means of dealing with the issue is for this General Conference to go on
record in opposition to groups that promote philosophies or activities of violence
without participating in marches with questionable support and organization.
We have discussed this with several people in Greensboro. A & T University, a
predominantly black university, is having graduation exercises tomorrow. They
fear that this will interfere with graduation exercises. We ask who are the
sponsors. The march permit is in the name of one of the men whom Jim Lawson
named, who previously provided his store for meetings of the Communist Workers
Party. One of the sponsors indicated that a request has been made to the National
Council of Churches for participation, but as of 12 last night no word has come for
that to sponsor this — that the National Council of Churches was participating.
As a church, we take risk. We are very unsure of these dramatics of this march on
Saturday. We are very unclear who the sponsors are; who may be involved in it. We
don't want our church to be embarrassed or barriers to be set up to those of us in
North Carolina who are working to eliminate the extremist view's and activities of
the Klan.
He read the minority report as follows: "We decrj' all types of
violence. We are troubled by the activities of the extremist
groups such as the Ku Klux Klan, the Nazi party and the
Communist party as evidenced in the recent confrontation in
Greensboro, North Carolina,
"We are disturbed that death resulted with no guilt having
been established in the courts. We call upon all United
Methodists to reaffirm our opposition to those principles that
motivate any organizations that espouse hatred and the violation
of human rights. We believe that the strong promotion of
Christian values of love, nonviolence and human dignity is most
effective in dealing with this specific issue. Therefore, we object
to formal participation in this particular march, the motives and
the results of which are so unclear." In response to a question
from the Chair, Mr. Stockton explained that the purpose of the
minority report was to go on record in opposition to extremism
and violence, and that no delegation be sent to the march.
Perfecting of Committee Report
James A. Summers (Western North Carolina) moved that the
following be substituted for the committee report: "The Western
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North Carolina Conference and the North Carohna Conference
delegations have unanimously declared that we deplore any
extremism which manifests itself in acts of violence, such as some
of the activities of the Ku Klux Klan, the Communist Workers
Party, and the American Nazi Party; therefore, we respectfully
request that the General Conference not send a delegation to the
rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, on May 5, 1984."
C. Vernon Bigler (Western New York) raised a point of order,
that the substitute was equivalent to the negative of the com-
mittee report and as such was not in order. The Chair ruled that
no one had sought the floor to speak or to amend the committee
report, and that on that basis Mr. Summers was in order.
L. E. Crowson (West Virginia) asked a question about the
wording of the minority report; Mr. Stockton read a portion of
it in response.
At the request of the Chair, Mr. Stockton clarified what the
sponsors of the minority report intended as the effect of their
report, if adopted. Richard 0. Truitt (Wisconsin) spoke against
the minority report and in support of the committee report. At
the request of Don Riggin (Little Rock), Mr. Stockton read the
full text of the minority report. James W. Ferree (Western North
Carolina) spoke in support of the minority report.
William K. Quick (Detroit) moved to suspend the rules for the
purpose of granting the privilege of the floor to Bishop L. Scott
Allen (Charlotte Area) and Bishop WilHam R. Cannon (Raleigh
Area). The motion was adopted.
Bishop Allen: Mr. Chairman and members of the Conference. We United
Methodists in the state of North Carolina have been laboring with other Christian
denominations on this atrocious matter that happened in our community with a
great deal of concern, seeking to proclaim the Christian witness in this and all other
occasions of violence and atrocious crime. Our people in North Carolina who are
United Methodists are deeply committed to the stance of The United Methodist
Church in these matters. We have sought to exert the influence of the church,
recognizing the fact that this was a regrettable incident.
It seems to me that as we look at all the ramifications that are involved, we find
ourselves in a no- win situation, and you're dealing with several principles that are
inherent in the American way of life. We expect that we resort to the court's
judicial system in matters of this nature, expecting that justice and equity will be
achieved. However, we are committed also to the principle of civil disobedience
whenever an individual feels that justice has not been done, the corresponding
principle of being able to make a witness or to not accept , as a matter of conscience
the decisions of the courts, also with the pledge and the commitment that we are
willing to take the consequences. I don't know, Mr. Chairman and members of the
Conference, if sending a delegation to North Carolina in this march, because of
some of the political overtones of which I have been informed — I have been on the
phone all of this morning and last night, talking with leaders of the church there,
both in the business community and in the religious community, and I have some
doubts as to whether or not The United Methodist Church, through its action.
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would cause values to be accrued that would offset the unhealthy image that would
be committed and presented by The United Methodist Church in Western North
Carolina and the North Carolina Conferences. I think that there is a better way to
make our witness known.
Bishop Cannon: Greensboro is in the Western North Carolina Conference
though the state of North Carolina belongs to Methodism and our sister
denominations. Since the court has rendered a verdict, this might be interpreted as
a protest against our judicial system.
There's a thin line of demarcation between democracy and anarchy, and as long
as we have a viable democracy we have to work with it, even though at times it
seems to be undemocratic. Since we know so little about the organization of this
march and the forces that sponsor it, it would, in my humble opinion, be injudicious
for this church to sponsor something that it knows nothing about. Therefore I
support the position of the two delegations from North Carolina. I understand they
are unanimous in their judgment. They are our people. They are the elected
representatives of this church to this body, able and distinguished, every one, and
naturally, I support wholeheartedly the position of my colleague, Bishop L Scott
Allen.
William 0. Walker (Oregon-Idaho) moved that the time
allotted for this agenda item be extended until action on it was
completed. The motion was adopted. Mr. Walker spoke against
the minority report and in support of the committee report.
Arthur J. Landwehr (Northern Illinois) asked whether it was
established that the Communist Workers Party was participating
in the march. Mr. Stockton replied that one of the problems for
the minority report sponsors was that it was unclear what
mvolvement, if any, the Communist Workers Party had in the
march. Mr. Landwehr tried to speak; /. Fay Cleveland (Western
New York) raised a point of order, that Mr. Landwehr should not
make a speech after being recognized only for a question. The
Chair ruled that Mr. Landwehr's speech would not be in order.
C. Joseph Sprague (West Ohio) asked a question about the
mmonty report; the Chair ruled that the question was not
relevant to the issue of whether or not the minoritv report should
be adopted. William W. Roughton (Florida)"^ asked if an
amendment to the minority report would be in order; the Chair
replied that it would not. Mr. Roughton spoke in support of the
minority report.
J. Melvin Brawn (California-Nevada) sought to move the
previous question, but the Chair ruled that another speech
agamst the minority report was required before debate could be
closed. John L. Love (Central New York) asked if a motion to
refer would be in order; the Chair ruled that it was not. Reta T.
Barto (Eastern Pennsylvania) asked a question about the
sponsorship of the march; Mr. Lawson answered.
C. David Lundquist (West Michigan) moved to suspend Rule
35 to permit the introduction of a motion for the previous
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question. John E. Stumbo (Kansas East) asked a parliamentary
question; the Chair responded. The motion to suspend the rule
was defeated. Ignacio Casteura (Pacific and Southwest) urged
that more speeches against the minority report be allowed, in
view of the statements made by Bishops Allen and Cannon. John
Schwiehert (Oregon-Idaho) spoke against the minority report.
Final Action on Participation in Greensboro March for
Justice
The Chair called for final statements from the presenters of the
minority report and the committee report.
Mr. Stockton: Our concern is that we are seeking to be deliverers and
proclaimers of the gospel in a place where we would not desire barriers to be
erected to the effectiveness of our dealing with violence and extremism. We are
seeking to be disciples of Christ. Someone asked how do we carrj' this out if we do
not go to the march. This is the daily activity of the church in North CaroHna: to
seek to deal effectively for Jesus Christ in this area.
Mr. Stockton, as presenter of the minority report, asked for
the privilege of deleting the last sentence; the Chair asked that he
read it as he wished to have it. Mr. Stockton read the text as
follows: "We decry all types of violence. We are troubled by the
activities of extremist groups such as the Ku Klux Klan, the Nazi
Party and the Communist Party as evidenced in the recent
confrontation in Greensboro, N.C. We are disturbed that death
resulted with no guilt having been estabhshed in the courts. We
call upon all United Methodists to reaffirm our opposition to those
principles that motivate any organization that espouses hatred
and the violation of human rights. We believe that the strong
promotion of Christian values of love, nonviolence and human
dignity is more effective in dealing with this specific issue."
Mr. Lawson: Bishop and sisters and brothers of The United Methodist Church in
the General Conference, whenever the church is called upon to make a witness, I
am sure personally as a pastor of a congregation for 24 years that there are rarely
opportunities of witness that do not cause anguish, and w'hen that witness which w'e
must make, again and again in a variety of ways, is not simply in the daily work of
the local church, the daily work of the district or conference; but, as they say a
gentle, loving word of the necessity of a society, but on one hand say "No" to
violence and fear and "Yes" to the possibilities of justice and reconciliation, the
anguish may in fact be deepened. This is to be a non- violent march. It is a gentle
witness. We must recall that on Palm Sunday there was a verj' questionable march
into the city of Jerusalem by an itinerant rabbi from Nazareth. That march indeed
created great acclaim, but also grave consequences. I am not tiying to suggest that
the march on May 5 would be any less risky, but if we are not simply to say nice
words, but from time to time join our sisters and brothers ecumenically, join our
brothers and sisters in a community who also share anguish, at times we have to
move, seeking to make our witness visible and being concerned most of all to
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whether or not we are seeking to be faithful to the Christ in a given situation in a
given time.
We of the legislative committee would urge that the minority report not be
adopted, and that the majority motion that we propose to you be accepted.
By vote of the Conference, the minority report was substituted
for the committee report, and the report, as substituted, was
then adopted.
Edwinna P. Johnson (Liberia) asked if delegates from her
Conference had voting rights; the Chair rephed that they did.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
C. Vernon Bigler (Westeni New York), chairman of the
committee, announced that a delegate to this Conference, A. W.
(Bert) Jones (Southwest Texas) was a direct descendant of
Freeborn Garrettson, The Conference greeted Col. Jones with
applause.
Mr. Bigler asked that the Conference recognize former bishop
Bennie Warner; he was greeted with applause.
Committee on Calendar
Virgil V. Bjork (North Indiana), chairman of the committee,
moved that Rule 31 be suspended for the May 4 plenary session.
He explained that the Committees on Calendar and Agenda had
been in consultation with legislative committee chairpersons and
expected substantive reports to be printed in the May 4 Daily
Christian Advocate, but that these could only be considered if
Rule 31 was suspended for that day's session. The motion to
suspend the rules was adopted.
Closing
Walker L. Railey (North Texas) moved that the Commission
on the General Conference be instructed to provide some forni of
visible identification for alternate delegates to the 1984 General
Conference, and that this be implemented immediately. He spoke
in support of his motion, and it was adopted.
The Secretary' made announcements. Bishop McDavid ex-
pressed appi'eciation to Bishops Ault and Tullis for their
assistance while he was presiding. Bishop Carl J. Sanders
(Retired) led the Conference in the benediction.
FOURTH DAY, FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1984
MORNING SESSION
Opening
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
convened in the morning session of Friday, May 4, 1984, at 8:30
a.m. in the Civic Center Arena, Baltimore, Maiyland, with
Bishop Joseph H. Yeakel (New York West Area) presiding.
Worship Service
Choral music before and during the service was provided by
Alabanza, the choir of the Northeastern Jurisdiction Association
of the Hispanic United Methodist Church, with Jeremias A.
Rojas as coordinator; the organist was Ralph Jacobus. The
liturgist was Lydia Aherrera (Philippines). Following the singing
of the hymn, "How Great Thou Art," the Conference joined in a
responsive prayer. The anthem was entitled, "Mi Testimonio."
Mrs. Socorro (jranadosin sang a solo entitled, "God Smiled At
Me." The sermon, "The Power of the Resurrection," was
preached by Bishop Emerito P. Nacpil (Manila Area), based on
the scripture text from Philippians 3:2-11. Following another
responsive prayer, the Conference joined in the singing of the
hymn, "Thine Is the Glory."
The Chair expressed the appreciation of the Conference to
Bishop Nacpil, Mrs. Aherrera, Mrs. Granadosin, and the Choir.
Committee on Agenda
Henry C. Clay, Jr. (Mississippi), secretarj^ of the Committee
on Agenda, reported the Committee's recommendation that the
printed agenda be amended by deleting the time for reports of the
General Council on Ministries and going directly to consideration
of calendar items. The agenda, as amended, was adopted (see
page 492).
Committee on Calendar
Virgil V. Bjork (North Indiana), chairman of the Committee,
introduced the following motion: "Requests for the removal of a
consent item shall be in the hands of the Secretary by 3 p.m. of
the day the calendar item first appears in the Daily Christian
Advocate." He spoke in support of the motion. It was adopted.
Mr. Bjork reported that legislative committee reports from the
Committee on Financial Administration would be considered
first, and, if time permitted, reports of the Committee on Church
and Society would follow. He called on Barbara R. Thompson
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(Baltimore), chairwoman of the Financial Administration com-
mittee, for presentation of reports.
The Chair made a statement to the Conference explaining the
rules governing limitation of debate and the consideration of
committee reports with related minority reports.
Legislative Committee on Financial Administration, Report
No. 1, Calendar Nos. 3-4
Barbara Thompson (Baltimore) noted that the report, dealing
with limitations on the percentage increase in general fund
apportionments, consisted of a committee report and a minority
report. Larry D. Wilkinson (Western North Carolina) presented
the committee report, which called for a limit of 22% in the
mcrease of 1985-88 general fund apportionments over the 1981-84
general fund apportionments. David Dolsen (Rocky Mountain)
presented the minority report, which would set the limit on the
percentage increase at 26%.
Report No. 1— Perfection of Committee Report
The Chair called for consideration of any amendments to the
committee report. Melvin M. Finkbeiner (Pacific Northwest)
moved to amend the committee report to allow for an increase of
approximately 32%, as originally recommended by the General
Council on Finance and Administration. Mr. Finkbeiner spoke in
support of his amendment. Betty Jean Foster (Minnesota) spoke
against it. Richxird A. Thomburg (New York) supported it.
KarlK. Stegall (Alabama- West Florida): This piece of legislation is one of the
niost important that will come before this General Conference. All across this great
church of ours, our people back home are waiting to see if we are going to act
responsibly as a general church in our fiscal affairs. We are being asked at General
Conference to only do what we are doing in our local churches, districts
conferences, and jurisdictions. That is to limit our budgetary' increases to be
reasonable and challenging. I represent one of fifteen annual conferences whose
councils on finance and administration have petitioned this General Conference to
place a 5 percent cap per year or 20 percent over the next four years. Since we will
pay a projected 89 percent of the apportioned general church funds for this
quadrennium, a 22 percent increase over the next four years in the apportioned
amount will actually amount to a 31 percent increase, if all of our churches would
pay their apportionment in full. A 22 percent increase offers a very worthy eoal to
our great church in which only seven of 73 annual conferences are presently paying
lZ.TT\''nt''r ^'";'f ^'^*'" apportionment, and whose membership
increased only .009. It would appear to me that any larger increase would only be
counterproductive and break the spirit of our people.
I plead with you to keep in mind this morning that we of the general church are
being asked here today to do what we asked our local churches, districts
conferences, and jurisdictions to do, and that is to tighten our belts, to prioritize'
and to be reasonable in our requests. I would remind you also that we of the General
Conference mandate that the Worid Service apportionment in each annual
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conference be apportioned with conference benevolences as one single item. Many
of our annual conferences, seeking to get our houses in order while conducting
special campaigns for pensions, new church development, and church institutions,
are recommending no or little increases in conference benevolences for next year.
So how can we go back home from this General Conference and explain to them, if
we do not hold the line on our general church apportionments? To pass this motion,
to put a cap at 22 percent instead of 25 percent over the next four years will send a
positive message all across our great church that we are acting responsibly and we
anticipate 100 percent acceptance. Thank you.
Douglas L. McGuire (Louisiana): Mr. Chairman, I also want our Conference to
act responsibly. I will be embarrassed to go back home and not feel that I have
encouraged that sort of action. I rise in support of the amendment to return to the
32 percent increase of askings over the next quadrennium. I do that in the light of
the fact that my conference last year paid 97 percent of all of its askings, but I am
under no illusion that if we reduce the askings that other conferences will pay 100
percent. It simply does not follow.
The second thing is that our people are prioritizing, but the prioritizing I see is
not encouraging. In the Episcopal Address, we heard the figure of 2 percent of the
income of United Methodists having been given last year. I don't think it is too
much to ask that we increase that. I recently conducted a charge conference in my
district in which the people were bemoaning a $169 item for something or other. I
listened until they finished and simply observed that I could hear them more clearly
had I not seen a Cadillac and two Lincoln Continentals out front when I came in. I
rise in support of this amendment.
Robert K. Smyth (Southern New Jersey) opposed the amend-
ment and supported the committee report. The Chair announced
that the required number of speeches for and against the
amendment had been heard. Mr. Wilkinson made the final
statement against the amendment on behalf of the committee,
and the amendment was defeated.
Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio) moved that the report be
amended to provide that the 26% limit be applied equally to
administrative and benevolence budgets. The Chair ruled that
the amendment was not in order while perfecting the committee
report, since the 26% figure was a part of the minority report.
Mr. Moore then moved an amendment to provide that the 22%
limit specified in the committee report be applied equally to
administrative and benevolence budgets. He spoke in support of
the amendment, and it was adopted.
J. J. Caraway (Louisiana) moved to amend the committee
report by adding the following to the end of it: ". . . unless the
national economy returns to double-digit inflation. If double-digit
inflation occurs, the General Council on Finance and Adminis-
tration will have authority by a majority vote to increase all
apportionments by 2% on an annual basis as soon as possible."
He spoke in support of the amendment. Mr. Wilkinson asked a
question; Mr. Caraway answered. The amendment was de-
feated.
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Report No. 1 — Perfection of Minority Report
The Chair called for the consideration of any amendments
related to the minority report. Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio)
moved that the minority report be amended to provide that the
26% limitation be applied equally to administrative and benevo-
lence budgets. Dan E. Solomon (Southwest Texas) spoke against
the amendment. Carolyn Oehler (Northern Illinois) asked a
question about the intent of the amendment; Mr. Moore
answered. David Dolsen (Rocky Mountain), representing the
sponsors of the minority report, made a comment about the
amendment. The amendment was defeated.
Julius A. Archibald, Jr. (Troy) moved to amend the minority
report such that the increase in administrative funds would be
limited to 22%, and the increase in benevolence funds would be
limited to 32%. Donald C. Mintum (Wyoming) asked for
clarification as to which funds would be considered administrative
and which were benevolence funds. The Chair called on Ewing T.
Wayland (General Secretary, General Council on Finance and
Administration) for a reply.
Dr. Wayland: I am not sure that I can give a clear, direct answer to the question.
I fully appreciate the intent implied in this motion. There are administrative costs
in even the benevolent budget. There are certain administrative costs within the
World Service, our basic benevolent budget. There are more, of course, benevolent
items in the World Service budget than administrative. I would assume for
purposes of our discussion at the moment that the General Administration Fund is
largely an administrative budget. The Interdenominational Cooperation Fund is
largely an administrative budget. On the other hand, the Temporary General Aid
Fund is certainly a missional type budget. Obviously the Missional Priority Fund is
basically program and has absolute minimum of administrative cost. I would
assume on the other hand that the Episcopal Fund is an administrative fund. This
about covers the waterfront on the funds, the general funds which the church now
has. There are a couple of new funds that are being proposed by GCFA, and I would
assume that you would interpret each of those are essentially administrative
in nature.
Thomas Kim (Northwest Texas) spoke against the amendment.
E. Dale Dunlap (Kansas West) asked a question; Dr. Wayland
responded. Charles E, Edgar (Central Pennsylvania) made an
observation about the listing of funds in one of the printed
reports. Blaine E. Taylor (Southern New England) spoke in
favor of the amendment. Paul Hardin (Northern New Jersey)
opposed it.
James Lawson (Pacific and Southwest) asked again to have
information about which funds were considered administrative
and which were benevolences.
Dr. Wayland: What we have in each one of the general funds is a certain amount
of administration. Some of them are totally administrative, and some are mostly
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missional. And to go down these funds, one by one, and specifically indicate which
is missional in nature and which is administrative in nature, in my judgment, is
asking the impossible.
I certainly understand what you are trying to get at. And working with these
funds and knowing what happens to the money, as the money is expended in each
one of these funds, I must say again that there is a little of both in some of them.
There is a great deal in administration costs in some. Some of them are practically
or totally missional in nature. If you take the general Advance specials, for
example, they are totally missional, as I understand them. But, I am sorry to say, I
am not in a position to indicate to you which of these funds are solely missional, or
which of them are solely administrative. And I don't know what else to say. I'd like
to be of help, but I can't. But that's about where I would come out.
L. E. Crowson (West Virginia) sought to introduce a motion of
referral; the Chair replied that the motion was not in order until
both the committee and minority reports had been perfected.
Lester L. Moore (Iowa) moved to amend the amendment by
adding to it the following: "For the purposes of this action the
following items will be considered as administrative budgets:
General Administration, the Episcopal Fund, the Interdenomina-
tional Cooperation Fund, the Telecommunications Fund, and the
Archives Building Fund." He spoke in support of his amendment.
Donald A. Ott (Wisconsin): I'm remindingmyself of where we are in this matter.
It seems to me from a half hour ago that we are hkely, before we finish, to be
putting some percentage cap on which will require from all of our agencies, which
we control and are part of, some determinations within their owti decision-making
and budgets, as to how the funds that are given to them are used. I find this a futile
exercise to determine on the floor of the Conference what is programmatic.
Speaker after speaker have indicated the difficulty of doing so administratively.
I find myself on this additional amendment not even in agreement with these basic
determinations that Mr. Moore from Iowa indicates are administrative. I would
certainly not want to put my bishop or any other bishop in the category of being a
totally administrative person. Our bishops are programmatic. They are missional.
They are reaching out for us. It seems to me that we need to defeat this
amendment, all attempts to divide administrative and programmatic and place in
the hands of our agencies, where it properly belongs, the determination of how we
wall use the money that we commit to them.
The Chair noted that the time for an order of the day was at
hand. Paul Hardin (Northern New Jersey) made a clarifying com-
ment about Mr. Moore's amendment. Mr. Moore's amendment
was defeated. Mr. Archibald's amendment was then defeated.
L. E. Crowson (West Virginia) moved that both the committee
report and the minority report be referred back to the committee
of origin. He spoke in support of his motion; it was defeated.
Recess
The Chair made a statement about the nominations from the
Council of Bishops which were to be presented following the
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recess. Since the time established in the agenda had been
reached, the Chair declared the Conference to be in recess.
Nominations from Council of Bishops
Following the recess the Chair called the Conference to order
and called on Bishop Ault, secretary of the Council of Bishops, to
present nominations on behalf of the Council. Bishop Ault
presented nominations for Episcopal Members of the general
program boards as follows:
General Board of Church and Society: Jesse R. DeWitt,
William B. Grove, Armin E. Hartel, C. P. Minnick, Jr., Abel T.
Muzorewa, and three new bishops, one each from the South
Central, Southeastern and Western Jurisdictions.
General Board of Discipleship: George W. Bashore, Paul L. A.
Granadosin, Calvin D. McConnell, Hermann L. Sticher, and
three new bishops, one each from the North Central, South
Central, and Southeastern Jurisdictions.
General Board of Global Ministries: Edsel A. Ammons, James
M. Ault, Roy C. Clark, Kenneth W. Hicks, Leroy C. Hodapp,
Emerito P. Nacpil, C. Dale White, and two new bishops, one each
from the South Central and Western Jurisdictions.
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry: Emerson S.
Colaw, Emilio J. M. DeCarvalho, W. T. Handy, Jr., Earl G.
Hunt, Jr., Arthur F. Kulah, F. Herbert Skeete, Jack M. Tuell,
and one new bishop from the North Central Jurisdiction.
Bishop Ault then presented nominations for membership on
the General Council on Finance and Administration as follows:
episcopal members, nominated by the Council of Bishops — Ro-
bert M. Blackburn, John Russell, Joseph H. Yeakel; at-large
members, nominated by the Council of Bishops — Lolita S. Bacon
(Northern Illinois), Joseph T. Carson, Jr. (Virginia), Scott G.
Farrell (North Texas), J. Kenneth Forbes (South Indiana),
Florence E. Freeman (Southern New England), Oscar 0. Garza,
IV (Rio Grande), Alvirita W. Little (Pacific Northwest), George
W. Oliphant (Holston), and Cynthia A. Raski (Central Pennsyl-
vania); and jurisdictional members, nominated by the respective
jurisdictional Colleges of Bishops, as follows: North Central —
Garland K. Carver (Iowa), Joyce E. Dings (Central Illinois),
Evelyn M. Griffith (Detroit), James H. McCormack (West Ohio),
Marie F. Mull (East Ohio), Albert L. Nienaber (Minnesota);
Northeastern — Dwight M. Bittner (Western Pennsylvania), E.
Wendell Eskew (West Virginia), Duncan P. McCallum (Southei'n
New Jersey), Leta L. Merrow (Western New York), Dale E.
Owens (Eastern Pennsylvania), Annie Thompson (Baltimore);
South Central — James J. Caraway (Louisiana), G. Alan Dunlap
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(Nebraska), Ron Gilbert (Oklahoma), Nancy McMullin (Missouri
East), Ann Onstott (Little Rock), Kelly Williams (Texas);
Southeastern — R. Harold Butts (Alabama-West Florida), Merlin
D. Conoway (North Mississippi), Ethel M, Gray (Florida), Grace
Grissom (Tennessee), Theodore B. Sumner, Jr. (Western North
Carolina), Albert W. Sweazy (Kentucky); Western — Josie G. Bain
(Pacific and Southwest), Kathryn D. Carroll (Cahfornia-Nevada),
David H. Dolsen (Rocky Mountain), Frank Finkbiner (Pacific
and Southwest), Howard B. Somers (Oregon-Idaho), Lloyd K.
Wake (Cahfornia-Nevada).
Nominations for that portion of the membership of the General
Board of Pensions to be elected by the General Conference were
presented as follows: George Azumano, Anita Billingsley, Madge
B. Floyd, Donna Green, George L. Neill, and Mona M. Waymire.
Bishop Ault then presented the nominations for that portion of
the membership of the General Commission on Archives and
History to be elected by the General Conference: Thomas J.
Bickerton, Natty G. Baranda, Charles W. Brockwell, Jr., Ondina
Santos Gonzalez, Richard P. Heitzenrater, Linda Johnson, Major
J. Jones, Rosemary S. Keller, Eunice J. Mathews, Annette C.
Nail, Darrell L. Reick, Robert W. Sledge, and Warren Smith.
Nominations for persons to serve as the Class of 1992 in the
membership of the Commission on the General Conference were
then presented: Judith Craig, Delia Escareno, Pattilou Holland,
Carolyn Hopkins, Paula Johnston, Charles E. Lutrick, and
Arnold Madsen.
James McCormack (West Ohio) moved that all of those
nominated by the Council of Bishops be elected by the General
Conference. In response to a question the Chair clarified that no
nominations for the Judicial Council or the University Senate
were before the Conference at this time. Mr. McCormack's
motion was adopted, and the persons nominated by the Council of
Bishops were declared elected.
Bishop Ault stated that one of the persons previously nominated
and elected to membership on the Committee on Plan of
Organization and Rules of Order did not qualify. The Chair asked ,
if the Conference would reconsider its earher action electing the
members of that committee, and it was reconsidered. Bishop Ault
reported the nomination of Eldon B. Mahon to replace Roy J.
Grogan. Mr. Mahon was elected by vote of the Conference.
Request for Judicial Council Decision
The Chair asked Bishop Ault to present nominations for
membership on the Judicial Council. C. David Lundquist (West
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Michigan) moved the General Conference "petition the Judicial
Council for a declaratory decision under Par. 2615 as to the
constitutionality, meanings, application, or effect of the 1980
General Conference action, adopting the report of the Commis-
sion on Central Conference Affairs, making it mandatory that one
member of the Judicial Council shall be elected from the Central
Conferences; further, that the Commission on Central Confer-
ence Affairs be a party to the declaratory decision proceedings
before the Judicial Council, and further that the nominations
required in election of the Judicial Council be scheduled by the
Agenda Committee as soon as practical after the decision of the
Judicial Council."
Mr. Lundquist spoke in support of his motion. C. Rex Bevins
(Nebraska) asked a question, and the Chair explained that
neither nominations nor balloting for Judicial Council members
would proceed if the motion passed. Mr. Bevins spoke against the
motion; Mr. Lundquist responded. The motion was put to a vote,
and the Chair ruled that it did receive the one-fifth vote required
to sustain a request for a declaratory decision.
University Senate
Bishop Ault presented nominations from the Council of Bishops
for membership on the University Senate. Theodore H. Walter
(South Carolina) moved that these nominations be delayed
pending General Conference action on a report from the
Legislative Committee on Higher Education which would affect
University Senate membership. The motion was adopted.
Legislative Committee on Financial Administration Report
No. 1 — Consideration Resumed
The Chair explained the parliamentary situation as it existed
prior to the recess. C. Ebb Munden (Nebraska) attempted to
introduce a motion, but the Chair ruled that the Conference was
in the process of perfecting the minority report, and his motion
was not in order at this time. Robert F. Trost (Troy) moved to
amend the minority report by substituting "the year 1984" for
"the 1981-84 quadrennium" as the base from which apportion-
ment increases would be calculated. He spoke in support of his
amendment. William A. McCartney (East Ohio) asked a question
about the amendment; the Chair responded. Don Riggin (Little
Rock) asked a question, and the Chair answered. William W.
Reid (Wyoming) asked a question about the annual increases that
would result from the various options being considered; the Chair
answered. Thomxis L. Cromwell (East Ohio) clarified the effect of
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the minority report. Pat Stroman (Central Texas) asked for
clarification on Mr. Trost's amendment; the Chair answered.
Richard C. Looney (Holston) asked what the quadrennial
increase in apportionments would be if the amendment were
adopted. Barbara R. Thompson (Baltimore) asked that Eimng T.
Wayland (General Secretary, General Council on Finance and
Administration) be granted the privilege of the floor. Dr.
Wayland stated his understanding of the effect of the amend-
ment. Mr. Trost's amendment was defeated.
John P. Miles (Little Rock) moved the previous question on
the perfection of the minority report. The motion was adopted.
The Chair called for debate on the minority report.
Roberto Escamilla (Southwest Texas): I am speaking for the minority report.
Last night in the evening news, someone reported about all of the money that the
United Methodist people are spending here in Baltimore. Eating and buying all
kinds of things and how the hotel owners and others are smiling all the way to the
bank. We are talking about a theological issue. We are talking about stewardship.
That word needs to be heard. The minority report is an attempt to bring about
reconciliation in management terms, a win, win conflict resolution stance. I believe
that the committee struggled. I was a member of the committee. We had input
from clergy, from the district superintendents, from conference treasurers, from
local church pastors. I am a local church pastor. I understand what it means to pay
100 percent every year. I also understand the trouble of the agencies. I have been
there. I know the dilemma of trying to cut programs which make a difference in our
connection.
So it is an issue of stewardship that the world may not understand, but that we
understand. But it is also an issue of vision into the future. We have been
challenged to go into the third century of Methodism, responding to the demands of
our time. I believe we can do it. I believe that God's people, the people of God,
gather in worship, exercising stewardship in those offering plates on the
mornings — not like the electronic church in the mail, but as a worship experience. I
believe that we can do it. I encourage you, indeed invite you, to support the
minority report.
John L. Buxton (Detroit): I would speak against the minority report. We can do
a lot of things with percentages and we are voting on this minority report which
says that the budget should be limited to a 26 percent increase over the 1981-84
quadrennium budget. That in actuality is a 41 percent increase in dollars if we
really expect to pay this new quadrennium budget. A 41 percent increase in dollars
over what we were paying in the present quadrennium. And we need to keep that
in perspective. That is the first point. The second point — we have heard already
today that only seven conferences paid only 100 percent of their apportionments. I
think each of us, before we vote, need to examine the ethics of voting for a budget
when we in our own conferences haven't been able to fulfill the budgets that we
have already been maintaining. So I would urge a vote against the minority report
that proclaims, that claims only to be a 26 percent increase, when in fact it is a 41
percent increase.
Rebecca Parker Beyer (Pacific Northwest): I wish to speak in favor of the
minority report. I believe that how we vote on this has everything to do with what
we really believe about the purpose and the mission of the church. I go crazy when
I hear people talking about how we can't do it. I wonder if we want to change our
theme song from "Love so amazing, so divine, demands my life, my soul, my all," to
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"Love so amazing, so divine, demands that I not give any more than I gave last
year." Or do we want to change our motto to "Do all the good you can, in all the
ways you can, in all the places you can, as long as you ever can," to be "as long as it
is in reasonalsle limits." Do we believe in a God who has dealt with us within
reasonable limits? Do not we believe in a God who has dealt with us with irrational,
ridiculous generosity? We talk about our fear that our church is dying. It is when
we act like dead people who are reluctant to do something. Do we not believe in a
God who has the power to raise the dead? If God can raise Jesus from the dead,
cannot we raise our giving to a limit of above what we have given in the last year?
Let us please remember not our fears but those in our own traditions who have
given courageously and beyond, beyond what we think is humanly possible. Let us
remain in fellowship with those early circuit riders who gave of themselves so
completely that they died in their early thirties. Let us remember those in our own
traditions such as Dean and Elsie Freudenberger who set aside 50 percent of their
income to help those in need and live in voluntary simplicity. Let us remember the
poor and the suffering of this world to whom we desire, we desire to be in ministry.
Thank you.
/. Fay Cleveland (Western New York) asked a question for
clarification; David Dolsen (Rocky Mountain) answered,
Donald M. Pike (Central Texas): It is my privilege to speak on behalf of a
conference which can claim something few can on this floor — of a hundred percent
payment of all general apportionments within the last 20 to 25 years. We have
heard some impassioned pleas by persons whose conferences have paid as low as 81
percent, and I contend that if God is going to work some miracles that he can do it
among some conferences that pay as low as 63 percent. One of the things that we
are facing in our conference, for example, and our budget has already been put
together for 1985, and if everything is passed that this General Conference is
considering then our budget will go up 25 percent. Now on top of that we have
coming to us a request from the jurisdiction for six million dollars over a four-year
period. In addition to that, we have it under consideration, a capital funds program,
that could range as high as five million dollars on behalf of pensions and church
growth and development. That church growth and development money will go to
buy approximately 12 new church sites that our conference desperately needs to be
able to deal with the growth that is before us. If we are really interested in saving
souls for Jesus Christ, then we need to be able to buy those church sites and be able
to put those churches in place and fund them in such a way that we can reach the
people that are coming to us. I hope that you will defeat this minority report.
Janice R. Huie (Southwest Texas) spoke in favor of the
minority report, John Kirkman (Pacific and Southwest) asked for
information about the dollar amounts related to the various
percentage increase limits under discussion,
Ewing T. Wayland (General Council on Finance and Administration): The 26
percent increase would call for an amount of dollar increase over what the '84 figure
is, for the quadrennium, of $72,168,376. The 22 percent would call for a dollar
increase of $61,065,566. If you are interested in how much the difference would be
in the decrease from the recommendations which are coming from GCFA, the
decrease on the 26 percent would be $15,441,688. The decrease on the 22 percent
would be $26,554,478. Now all of these, the earlier figures that I gave you, are all on
a quadrennial basis, those are not annual figures. I trust this was the information
that John Kirkman was asking for.
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John 0. Barnes, Jr. (Tennessee) spoke against the minority
report. The Chair stated that the number of speeches called for
under the rules had been heard, and that the final statements by
representatives of the minority report and the committee report
were now in order.
David Dolsen (Rocky Mountain): As I've listened to the echoes that have come
back during the debate I do hear some of those voices saying that they do want an
apportionment limit. If you decide today that a limit is wise, this minority report
speaks to one issue. And that is, if you are going below 26 percent of
apportionments for the quadrennium, you are delivering a message, and let's look
at that message. Each of you in this room has been responsible, or a part, in a local
church in developing their budget. We've heard that expressed in the debate
today. Historically, due to the fact that we have received what local churches are
wiUing to spend on themselves, we see that this increase averages approximately
11 percent a year. GCFA's recommendation to you was approximately 8 percent a
year. The minority report is 6 percent a year and the committee's report is 5
percent a year. You also heard a number of people indicate on the floor that the
majority's report hardly keeps up with inflation. You basically will be asking the
general church, if you adopt the committee's report of 22 percent, to keep their
spending at about half of what you are willing for the local churches to go after.
Also, one of the echoes that I've been hearing is that there is a concern for some of
the benevolences — evangelism, missions, and other programs before this church.
Our General Conference will be acting on those. It'll be the message that you wish
to send. If we adopt the report for 26 percent, you essentially will be having a status
quo position with some additional funding. There is nothing that would historically
document that if we were to lower or hold the line on the budget, that those
conferences that are not now paying would pay a higher percent in the future. So
we cannot assume that we will be receiving 41 percent. Therefore, what we have, if
we adopt the majority report of 22 percent, will be taking a step as we enter the
next 100 years of this church's history. We urge the adoption of the minority report
at 26 percent so that we may enter into this new 100 years at least on an even basis
and adopting some new programs.
Larry D. Wilkinson (Western North Carohna): We appreciate this splendid
debate that we have heard on this issue this morning. This is the democratic
process in motion, and we commend you for it and we are proud to be a part of this.
The fact is, we are not cutting any existing budgets to anyone. We are establishing
reasonable increases over existing budgets for the next quadrennium. We would
not limit the giving of any person for any Annual Conference. There are
innumerable additional avenues to continue to affirm our mission and our ministry
in addition to our general budget. An increase of $61 million for the next
quadrennium represented by the 22 percent ceiling is no insignificant fund. I
represent the Western North Carolina Annual Conference which has paid and
continues to pay 100 percent to the General Conference apportionment. We, in
Western North Carolina, love our church at all levels. I challenge you, my fellow
delegates, to claim your ownership in the connectional ministries of our church so
vital to the cause of Christ and his Kingdom. Our goal is 100 percent acceptances
and 100 percent payment by all 73 annual conferences. I challenge you to accept
your ownership of our ministries, not only by accepting this, but by paying this. I
believe that the 22 percent is a more realistic and reasonable figure to take to our
churches. Therefore I recommend the defeat of the minority report and the
acceptance of the majority report.
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The Chair put the minority report to a vote and ruled that it
was adopted. A. Bradford Dinsmore, Jr. (Florida) called for a
count vote, and the request was supported by the required
one-third vote. The Secretary gave instructions for taking the
vote, and the vote was taken. When the vote counts had been
tallied the Chair reported that the minority report had been
adopted by a vote of 546 for, 419 against, and that it was thereby
substituted for the committee report.
Legislative Committee on Financial Administration Report
No. 1 — Final Action
The Chair explained that the Conference was now ready for
final action on the report as substituted. Edward L. Duncan
(Detroit) asked about the effect of a negative vote on the report
as substituted. The Chair explained that a negative vote on the
report as now before the Conference would mean that there
would be no ceiling placed on apportioned budget recommenda-
tions. The report, as substituted, was put to a vote and was
adopted (see page 1442).
The Chair explained that, under the rules of the Conference,
the report was now referred to the General Council on Finance
and Administration.
Announcements
The Secretary made announcements. Bishop James S. Thomas
made an announcement. Virgil V. Bjork (North Indiana) made an
announcement regarding the process of lifting items from the
Consent Calendar. He then introduced the members of the
Committee on Calendar: Leon McKenzie (Pacific and Southwest),
vice-chairperson; Neil L. Irons (West Virginia), secretary; and
Ira Williams, Jr. (Northwest Texas).
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
The Chair called on C. Vernon Bigler (Western New York),
chairperson. Mr. Bigler called on Joseph B. Bethea (North
Carolina) for presentation of the report. Mr. Bethea presented
three persons with matters of privilege to bring before the
Conference.
Lillian K. Bondurant (Holston): Bishop Yeakel, I was hoping that I would have
an opportunity to say this yesterday, but the pressing issues of the morning made it
impossible. However, although we are a day late, this is no less sincere. Members
of the 1984 General Conference, I would move that this Bicentennial Conference,
meeting on this day in the city of Baltimore, join the delegation from Holston in an
expression of deep appreciation of the 1984 Laity Address and to each of its
participants. We would further request that in so far as it is possible, the
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Committee on Reference refer to the appropriate legislative committees the
portions that need to be addressed.
The motion was adopted.
Thomas W. Flinn, Jr. (Baltimore) announced that congratula-
tions were in order for Bishop D. Frederick Wertz on the birth of
a new grandson.
James A. Summers (Western North Carolina) announced that
it was Bishop L. Scott Allen's birthday and led the Conference in
singing "happy birthday" to Bishop Allen.
Mr. Bigler read a message of greeting from Amos S. Creswell,
president of The Methodist Church in Great Britain.
Mr. Bigler: He writes, "Dear Brothers in Christ: It is with great joy that I send
greetings from the British Conference to our loved ones across the Atlantic. I am so
sorry that I was not apprised of the date of your conference in time to change my
personal diary and be with you. Nevertheless, I have great joy as the successor of
John Wesley in sending you all the love and all the warmth and all the prayers and
all the fellowship of this Conference. In these days we all need to be reminded that
we are followers of Jesus. I think it is not without importance that the Charles
Wesley who sang, 'Happy if vidth my latest breath I might but gasp his name,' did in
fact write that marvelous verse in an age of weariness and extreme fatigue, and it
concludes, 'Jesus, my only hope thou art, strength of my failing flesh and heart. Oh,
could I match one smile from thee and drop into eternity.'
"In my presidential year, I have underhned yet again the message the world
needs is that Jesus Christ, the way of God, the truth about God, and the life which
God gives, is indeed our Lord. Every blessing upon you." And it is signed: "Amos
S. Creswell."
Committee on Presiding Officers
Richard W. Cain (Pacific and Southwest) reported that the
committee had chosen Bishop Wayne K. Clymer (Iowa Area) to
preside at the Saturday morning plenary session.
Referral to Judicial Council
Vilem Schneeberger (Czechoslovakia) presented a request for a
declaratory decision of the Judicial Council on behalf of the
Commission on Central Conference Affairs.
Mr. Schneeberger: It reads as follows: Since the Commission on Central
Conference Affairs is charged with matters pertaining to the Central Conferences,
and Annual Conferences therein (!! 2301), and since the manner by which the
number of Annual Conferences within a Central Conference is determined, and
who grants such authorization, is not clear, the Commission on Central Conference
Affairs recommends that the General Conference request a declaratory decision as
follows:
Are the restrictions in Par. 636. 1, where it says that the General Conference by a
two-thirds vote shall determine those borders, and Par. 638.11 where again the
General Conference determines the borders, are they in conflict with the
Constitution, where the jurisdictional or central conferences are authorized to
decide about their borders?
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I move that the General Conference make a request to the Judicial Council in this
matter.
The motion received the required one-fifth vote of the
Conference, and the matter was referred to the Judicial Council.
Closing
Bishop Yeakel: Is Mr. R. H. Bond of the Memphis delegation present? Will he
stand? R. H. "Red" Bond. Brother Bond has taken it upon himself to call to the
attention of the Council of Bishops and the Judicial Council, that miniaturization
did not begin with the technological age, it began with Asbury who had a miniature
gavel in his saddlebags, and he has made for each one of us a personal replica,
identical to the Asbury gavel, and has presented it to us. His bishop suggested at
one of the sessions that we might use it as the gavel of the day. I have had that
privilege, and if you will come dovra, sir, I would like to give this gavel back to you
as a token of this session of the General Conference.
Bishop Paul A. Washburn (retired) pronounced the benedic-
tion, and the session was adjourned.
FIFTH DAY, SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1984
MORNING SESSION
Opening
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
convened in the morning session of Saturday, May 5, 1984 at 8:30
a.m. in the Civic Center Arena, Baltimore, Maiyland, with
Bishop Wayne K. Clymer (Iowa Area) presiding.
Devotional Service
The worship service was under the leadership of Bishop Finis
A. Crutchfield (Houston Area), with Charles W. Williams
(Texas) serving as hturgist; choral music was by the Philander
Smith College Choir, Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. David L.
Walker, Director, and John Eubank, Organist.
Following the Call to Worship, the Conference joined in the
singing of the hymn, "Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above." A
prayer and the anthem followed. The hymn, "Come Let Us Who
in Christ Beheve," was sung. Bishop Crutchfield preached the
devotional sermon, which was followed by the singing of the
hymn, "How Happy Every Child of Grace," and the benediction.
Committee on Agenda
J. Melvin Brawn (California-Nevada) called attention to the
printed report of the committee in the Daily Christian Advocate.
On behalf of the committee, he recommended that the agenda be
amended by the addition of a report from the Judicial Council,
followed by nominations for Judicial Council membership. The
committee further recommended that legislative committees
meet at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6, as needed to complete their
work.
Mr. Brawn moved that the rules be suspended to peraiit the
distribution of a pastoral letter from the Council of Bishops
dealing with allegations made by Reader's Digest magazine and
the "60-Minutes" television show in relation to the National
Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. and the World
Council of Churches. The motion was adopted.
Mr. Brawn moved the adoption of the committee report, and it
was adopted (see page 492).
Judicial Council Decision No. 540
The Chair called attention to Judicial Council Decision No. 540,
dealing with the constitutionality of mandating the election of a
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member of the Judicial Council from the Central Conferences, as
printed in the Daily Christian Advocate. He explained that the
decision was printed for the information of the Conference and
required no Conference action.
Nominations for Judicial Council Membership
Bishop James M. Ault, Secretary of the Council of Bishops,
presented that Council's nominations for membership on the
Judicial Council, as follows: Joe E. Covington (Missouri East),
James M. Dolliver (Pacific Northwest), Willard H. Douglas, Jr.
(Virginia), Florence E. Freeman (Southern New England),
Elizabeth B. Gundlach (Western New York), Byron Hayes
(Pacific and Southwest), Alvin J. Lindgren (Wisconsin), John V.
Moore (California-Nevada), Donna F. Mortonstout (Louisville),
Crisolito Pascual (Philippines), Thomas M. Reavley (Southwest
Texas), Terrj- Sanford (North Carolina), Gene E. Sease (Western
Pennsylvania), Albert W. Sweazy (Kentucky), and H. Myron
Talcott (Wisconsin).
Gladys M. Fitts (Tennessee) asked a question; Bishop Ault
answered. The Chair called for nominations from the floor.
Frank A. Nichols (Iowa) nominated P. Boyd Mather (Iowa).
Oscar 0. Garza, IV (Rio Grande) nominated Clifford B. Aguilar
(Pacific and Southwest). William 0. Walker (Oregon-Idaho)
nominated Thomas Whitehead (Oregon-Idaho). C. Rex Bevins
(Nebraska) nominated C. Ebb Munden (Nebraska). John F.
Walker (Little Rock) nominated John B. Hays (Little Rock).
Richard B. Wilke (Kansas West) nominated E. Dale Dunlap
(Kansas West). William K. Quick (Detroit) nominated Robert P.
Ward (Detroit). William A. McCartney (East Ohio) nominated
Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio). Richard V. Moore (Florida)
nominated Charles P. Hamilton (Florida). /. Gordon Stapleton
(Peninsula) nominated William M. Hemphill, Jr. (Peninsula),
John E. Vickers (Alabama- West Florida) nominated Foy Camp-
bell (Alabama- West Florida).
J. Fay Cleveland (Western New York) asked whether a motion
to close nominations would be in order; the Chair naled that it
would not. Dale Waymire (Oklahoma) nominated J. Taylor Phillips
(South Georgia). Dorothy M. Johnson (Baltimore) nominated
Su^an M. Morrison (Baltimore). Durward McCord (Tennessee)
nominated Robert H. Spain (Tennessee). Bevel Jones (North
Georgia) nominated Gamett Wilder (North Georgia). Dale Booth
(Little Rock) nominated Don L. Riggin (Little Rock).
The Chair gave instructions to those who had made nomina-
tions regarding the submission of nominees' biographical
sketches for publication in the Daily Christiaii Advocate.
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Participation of Non-English-Speaking Delegates
Carol Colley (Oregon-Idaho) noted that, while interpreters had
been provided for delegates who spoke languages other than
English, votes were often being taken so quickly that those
delegates often did not have a chance to hear the translation of an
issue before the opportunity to participate in the vote had passed.
The Chair expressed appreciation for this expression of concern,
Wesley Works Project
Robert Feaster (President, United Methodist Pubhshing
House) called attention to the pubhcation of Volume I of John
Wesley's Sermons as an appropriate opportunity to honor the
scholar whose work was making the five-volume set of sermons
possible; he called on Ronald Patterson (Book Editor) for a
presentation. Mr. Patterson explained that the Wesley Works
Project had begun twenty-five years earlier, with funding from
the theological schools of Boston University, Drew, Duke,
Candler, and Perkins, along with the General Board of Higher
Education and Ministry. He called on James Kirby (Dean,
Perkins School of Theology), chairman of the Wesley Works
Board of Directors, to assist in the presentation. Dr. Kirby
expressed appreciation to Abingdon Press for their cooperation
in the furtherance of the project.
Mr. Patterson: This has been a personal privilege, as well as a professional one,
because it has allowed me to work with some of my owti heroes of the faith, allowed
me to work with two scholars who are not only eminent scholars but church
statesmen as well. I would like Dr. Frank Baker to join me, please, for a
presentation. Dr. Baker came to the United States in 1960 to begin this project,
and he has devoted nearly all of his scholarly life to this endeavor. Dr. Baker, on
behalf of the United Methodist Publishing House and Abingdon Press, I am
pleased to present you with this leather-bound first edition copy of John Wesley's
Sermons.
Dr. Baker: Mr. Chairman, Dr. Patterson, it has been a great joy to see the new
launching of this project, first from the Oxford University Press, but now with the
Abingdon Press. I want to pay a very warm and very sincere tribute in saying that
all of the editorial processes have been marked by real enthusiasm as well as skill,
and I am so happy that it is now in the hands of the very capable Abingdon Press,
and I congratulate them as well as thank them.
Mr. Patterson presented Ewing Werlein, chairman of the
General Board of Publication.
Mr. Werlein: Thank you, Ron. I'd like to have Dr. Albert Outler join me at this
moment. You know this project, that these volumes were in troubled waters with
the former publisher and about to go under for the third time when it was brought
to the attention of the Board of Publication by one of its members. Dr. Charles Neal
of the North Texas Conference. The Board of Publication was of one mind that this
significant work on the sermons of John Wesley, whose sermons are so important
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to the doctrines of United Methodists, edited and commented on by one of the most
significant Christian United Methodistsof our century, Dr. Albert Outler, should
not be lost to the church. And we encouraged and expressed our desire that the
United Methodist Publishing House do everything it could to volunteer to see to
the publication of these volumes.
What a happy day this is for us. And what a special pleasure for me to be able to
present this leather-bound first edition volume to him whose lifetime of work and
scholarship and devotion are so abundantly evidenced within its covers.
Distinguished teacher, renowned historian, and scholar, renowned theologian, and
minister of the gospel of Jesus, Dr. Albert Outler.
Dr. Outler: Mr. Chairman, Mr. Werlein, friends in Christ, this is a great day in a
great cause that I know some of you thought might never come, including me
sometimes. The cause is a more careful study of John Wesley's sermons and their
sources. As a summation of his distinctive thought and teaching, as a contemporary
resource for doctrine and ecumenical dialogue, that it has happened is due in very
large part to the heroic efforts of the Abingdon Press to get it ready in time, to the
United Methodist Publishing House for undertaking the venture, to our friends in
the Council of Bishops for urging the work and to our friends in the Board of
Publication, and to all of them my thanks and I think the thanks of the whole church
and of all friends of the study of tradition as part of our resources. What a great
augury it would be for our third centurj' if we headed into it with companionship
with Wesley and his sermons. Thank you all very much, indeed.
General Council on Ministries
The Chair called for the report of the General Council on
Ministries. By vote of the Conference, Bishop Dwight E. Loder,
president of the Council, was given the privilege of the floor for
this and subsequent sessions of the Conference when the General
Council on Ministries was presenting reports.
General Council on Ministries Report No. 6
Bishop Loder introduced the report, entitled "Resolution on
the Missional Priority for the 1985-88 Quadrennium— The
Church Alive: An Inclusive Church for a Just Society'"; he called
on Bruce P. Blake (Kansas West) for presentation of the report.
Mr. Blake called attention to the definition of a "missional
priority," as found in the Book of Discipline , and summarized the
contents of the printed report (see page 581). He then explained
the rationale for the proposal.
.Mr. Blake: I simply want to make a short statement to you in summan,- of our
proposal, speaking to you about our title. The first thing in the title is that we are
talking about our purpose as persons in mission. Our purpose is to be involved in
enabling a just society. That's at the end of the title. That's central to what we are
about. The GCOM is committed to the reality in our age that if we are to penetrate
our society, that must be done through local congregations, literally as mission
outposts of our denomination, and central to our proposal is that there be one new
justice ministry- in everj- local congregation of our denomination each year. That is
a missional impact that we believe has not been experienced since the birth of our
church in 1968.
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The second part of our title is the central part of it, and that is talking about our
nature. Our nature is an inclusive church for that just society. We are continuing a
tradition in this priority and that is from 1976 until 1980, the priority of "Ethnic
Minority Local Church" was one of three in our denomination. In this past
quadrennium, it is the priority of our denomination, and we are proposing that we
continue that tradition, the strengthening of the ethnic minority local church, and
enabling it in new ways will become the heart of the priority. For The United
Methodist Church has no option but to be inclusive of ethnic concerns. Our future,
both in terms of growth and depth of understanding and implementation of our
mission, hinges on our continued commitment to inclusiveness, right at the heart of
our denomination's missional priority, and that is the reason that we are proposing
that 50 percent of all funds in this priority be committed to that cause which is at the
heart of all of us.
Finally, I would refer to the first part of our priority — the label that it has gained
in the last few months. That has to do with our strategy, our strategy in mission
that every church might be alive. We believe that what makes a denomination alive
is for every local congregation to be ahve. What makes a local congregation alive is
for it to be in mission to its world, as well as in ministry to its members. We have
identified three categories of churches to be alive, which includes every local
church. Every existing congregation will be involved in this priority by creating a
new justice ministry every year and by fulfilling this responsibility of the
apportionment.
Among those existing congregations, there is a second category of churches that
are identified by districts who are in special need of revitalization. They will be
involved through this revitalization process. Finally, there is a new category of
churches, and that is new congregations, and in this priority we are saying as we
develop new congregations, that immediately, they be in mission by creating a new
justice ministry in each new year of their existence.
All of you know that we started out the quadrennium with three planning
streams in our denomination. The 1980 General Conference approved the report
from the Bicentennial Committee, calling for major funding and programmatic
emphasis and new church development. The 1980 General Conference approved
the New Church Development Task Force concept, to work intentionally in this
quadrennium to bring to this General Conference an understanding that the future
of our denomination must include new church development. And the Discipline
authorizes the GCOM to propose a missional priority. We discovered two years ago
that these three groups were talking about the same concept and concern and new
direction for the church, and this direction was tapped from each of these streams;
and we bring these together to you as a single comprehensive priority, with single
intentionality, that indeed, we might have a just society, that that be done through
an inclusive church. And the way to do that is for every church in our denomination
to be involved and alive. We have had a great deal of research take place, and we
discovered in the last four years that one of the criticisms of former priorities was
that every church did not have a chance to be involved directly, and participate in
the work of the missional priority. We believe our proposal enables that to happen.
I would answer one question and then close. It has been said that all of this can be
done without this program. That is true with every program in the church. The
question is. Will it be done? The missional priority for the last eight years has
altered the will of The United Methodist Church, and we believe this
recommendation will again alter the will of The United Methodist Church, and that
is what prioritizing is all about. I urge you to adopt "The Church Alive" as the
missional priority, and in so doing I cannot and will not speak against strengthening
and developing the ethnic minority local church. The unit of which I am a part in the
GCOM has invested eight years in enabling that missional priority to have first
claim and attention in our denomination. Rather, I choose in support of that cause
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to speak for "The Church Alive," for it does not break from the past. It's a program
to expand and build upon, and fulfill our present priority. This priority prescribes
that the mission of the local church is the reason why a local church exists, for
ministry to each other is not enough. Every local church must realize that the world
is our parish, rather than the understanding that the parish is our world. That is
what an inclusive church for a just society is all about. I present this priority to you
for your approval. Thank you very much for this opportunity.
Legislative Committee on Council on Ministries Report No. 1,
Calendar No. 17
Carolyn H. Oehler (Northern Illinois), chairwoman of the
legislative committee, presented the report, which recommended
concurrence with the report of the General Council on Ministries.
She called attention to a minority report from the legislative
committee. The Chair made a statement about the procedure for
considering the reports.
James Lawson (Pacific and Southwest) raised two points of
order: first, as to whether the report had been thoroughly
debated and perfected in the legislative committee and, if not,
whether it was properly before the Conference; secondly,
whether the provisions of Section VII of the report were in
harmony with Pars. 1005-1006 of the Book of Discipline.
Ms. Oehler made a statement about the procedure followed in
the legislative committee; the Chair ruled that consideration of
the report was in order. He then ruled that, under Par. 1006. 17 of
the 1980 BooA; of Discipline, the recommendation of the General
Council on Ministries was in order.
Committee on Council on Ministries Report No. 1 (Minority
Report), Calendar No. 216
The Chair called for presentation of the minority report.
Ignacio Castuera (Pacific and Southwest) made a brief introduc-
tory statement. He called on Roy I. Sana (California-Nevada) to
present the report.
Mr. Sano: Bishop Clymer and members of the Conference. I come before you as
a product of missionary effort from predecessor denominations. I grew up in a
Christian home, because of evangelistic visitation by an immigrant from Japan
who was hired by the National Division of The Methodist Church. He was
converted in Japan because of the missionary outreach of the predecessor agency of
the World Division. When they were threatening to send us to the camps in World
War II, it was Frank H. Smith, a superintendent of the Japanese work, who
appeared at legislative committee after legislative committee entertaining the idea
of whether 120.000 people should be incarcerated without due process of law. He
was a minority voice who lost out. We went to the camps. He visited us and
continued his ministry', and on an early hour in 1943, Frank Smith was found
suffering a heart attack in a train station in Wyoming, where he had just visited us
in his pastoral visit.
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The story could go on and on of Mrs. Smith, a missionary to Japan, who came
back on one of the last ships before the war began, who chose to live with us in the
camps and become my teacher, rather than to find another job in the outside
community. I think gestures like that made me aware that I could trust others. I
owe her my salvation and an eventual call into the ministrj'. I am a product of the
missional outreach of the church. I speak therefore with great feeling and
commitment to the continued missional outreach of our denomination.
We bring before you the report that appears in Calendar \o. 0216 with the
feeling that we are presenting before you an unfinished task. We recognize that
from quadrennium 1976, 1977 to 1980, in 1981-1984, we have seen the emergence of
some structures emerging in our conferences. We have seen the training of
leadership to address the issues. We have seen the budding of programs to cope
with the challenge, but we feel that the operational style of the denomination as a
whole is not yet sufficiently perv^aded with the posture that the priority tried to
inculcate. Hearts and minds, structures and personnel, programs and projects are
not yet adequate enough for the missional challenge that this priority attempts to
propose. I think it is best for us to reflect on the meaning of the missional priority,
and I will call your attention to it in Calendar No. 0216; and, since you have not had
it long, I want to draw upon that report for this presentation.
First of all, let us characterize mission. For mission is to cross various barriers
and to bring to the surface the presence and the activity of the divine in that midst.
We came into existence as a denomination because those who were marginalized in
their society reached across the barriers, geographic, class, and racial, and they
brought in existence groups that were eventually banded together in our
denomination.
They were able to do that because others have done likewise. Across the English
Channel, across the Alps, across the Mediterranean basin, and out of Palestine, w^e
are here because of the missional outreach of our forebears. And we are reminded
also of the ministry of Jesus, who w'as known to work among his people to release
the creative and redemptive presence of God. But more than that was
remembered, because of the saving work of God released beyond the confines that
his own religious traditions had done best, and so w^e read in the records of the work
of God turned loose among women, among Gentiles, among Samaritans, persons
with handicapped conditions, the poor. It is important for us to ask what is our
emerging role in which we are to be missional. There are four characteristics called
to your attention in the document.
First of all, it is a growing diversity of our nation. You see before you in the
document the statistical summaries of the great diversification that is growing in
our own society. Whereas the Whites have grown in the decade of the '70s by 5.8
percent, Blacks grew by 17.3 percent, Hispanics by 61 percent. Native Americans
by 71.8 percent, Pacific and Asian Americans by 100.27 percent, and others grew
by over a thousand, more than ten-fold.
While the population is approximately 83 percent or more White, what we have
seen in our denomination is to continue our ethnic profile that is essentially 95
percent White. We have a lot of catching up to do.
But internationally, the difference is even more startling, for the United Nations
figures state that people that are called third world, the people of color,
represented 75 percent of the human family in 1980, and by the year 2030 will
become 87 percent of the human family. And if we are to call ourselves a world or a
global church, we face an enormous, monumental missional challenge to reflect the
wholeness of God within our fellow'ship.
Second, there is the ferment that is abroad, primarily among people of color first
to notice, attempting to rectifj^ the exploitation and the oppression, the
manipulation and the management that they have experienced through the
decades and centuries. And that ferment is also reflected within our own land, from
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the 1960's most particularly, in our public consciousness. And while others joined
them, this group nevertheless reflects the most dramatic brunt of the issues in
housing and education, in employment and income distribution, and in cultural
outlets and opportunities for spiritual development.
It is out of the growing diversity of the human family and also the ferment that
we see expressed within the church itself. As has been known for several years,
Walbert Biihlen has spoken of "the three thirds" that the church faces as it enters
the third millenium and as we as a denomination enter the third centurj'. The
"three thirds" according to Walbert Biihlen, the missionary historian and former
missionary' in Africa, is that as we enter the third millenium, we are facing a time
when third world people will assume leadership of the world church. By the year
2000 we are told they will outnumber the Christians of North America and Europe.
These third world Christians in the third millenium we are told are likely to create
a third church, beyond the second church that has dominated Christianity in the
second millenium, and gave us a global community, and then, beyond the first
church which is associated with Eastern Orthodoxy, that dominated Christianity in
the first millenium. We live at that type of historic juncture, and if the church is to
continue to move with God's creative and redemptive work, it must be able to
engage in that emerging reality.
Finally, I believe we can all say, despite the tests to our visions of faith, that God
is active in these developments of the emerging world. Therefore, the church must
enter into that emerging reality and be a pilgrim people. As we celebrate our
historic past. United Methodism will be tempted to repeat medieval Christianity,
repeat it for the word "pilgrim" progressively meant to go back and do homage to
God's manifestation in the past. Some place in the 17th century or so our Protestant
forebears recovered a wholly different meaning of that word, such as John
Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, into the future. They are not simply into the past.
While we celebrate our past, we must recover that heritage, not only to pay
homage and thank God for those manifestations of divine presence, but to look
forward to new manifestations of the divine presence. And how can we do so? We
are proposing under seven areas of emphases, as you can see them on page
312 — the goals of witness, discipleship, liturgy, outreach, leadership, structures
and facilities. We are proposing that the missional priority of 1981-84 will be more
sensitive to the learnings during our past quadrennium. In these seven areas we
have attempted, in a manual that was mailed to you before General Conference, we
have attempted in detail to incorporate greater sensitivity to women's issues, and
number two to justice issues, number three, to global dimensions, and number four
to emphasize more the possibilities of mutuality in mission. We recognize that the
missional priority has suffered a stereotype that we have found difficult to break. If
I may put it into somewhat crass terms, it looked as if racial minorites were asking
for Play-Doh to go off and do their own thing. I would suspect that that is the feeling
that was widespread through our church.
We are looking for a way how we may recover mutuality in mission as we enter
into the third centurj- of our denomination and the third millenium of Christendom.
Mr. Sano summarized the provisions of the minority report.
Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the Committee
Report
C. Joseph Sprague (West Ohio) moved as a substitute for the
committee report that "25 percent of all monies generated for a
missional priority in the coming quadrennium be designated for
projects which address issues related to peace with justice; that
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25 percent of all monies designated for a missional priority in the
coming quadrennium be designated for projects which address
issues related to poverty and economic justice; and that 25
percent of all monies generated for a missional priority for the
coming quadrennium be designated for a continuation of the
Ethnic Minority Local Church, being implemented as envisioned
in and through the Ethnic Minority Local Church priority. The
division of this money shall be 50 percent to be used by the
general church and 50 percent to be used by annual confer-
ences ..." Mr. Sprague spoke in support of his substitute.
Woodrow Seals (Texas) spoke against the substitute. Caroline
B. Edge (Southern New England) noted that Mr. Sprague's
substitute accounted for only 75% of the proposed fund; Mr.
Sprague replied that the General Conference would be able to
designate the remaining 25% as it acted on his proposal.
Mareyjoyce Green (East Ohio) asked how programs would be
developed under Mr. Sprague's proposal; he replied that it was
his assumption that the general church, annual conferences, and
local churches already have structures working in these areas of
ministry, and that the funds which would become available would
enable intentional ministries which were already under way to
continue.
Recess
The Chair observed that the time scheduled for recess had been
reached and announced that the Conference would be in recess
for twenty minutes.
Consent Calendar
The Chair called on Virgil V. Bjork (North Indiana) for the
report of the Committee on Calendar. Mr. Bjork directed the
Conference's attention to the first consent calendar, as printed in
the previous day's Daily Christian Advocate; he asked that
Calendar No. 0043 be deleted from the printed hst. He moved the
adoption of the remaining items in accordance with the rules
governing the consent calendar, and the motion was adopted (see
page 495).
Mr. Bjork then called attention to Consent Calendar No. 2, as
printed in the current day's Daily Christian Advocate and asked
that it be corrected as follows: delete Calendar Nos. 108, 119, 198;
add Calendar Nos. 143, 147, 173, 179, 189. He explained that this
consent calendar would be called up for Conference action at a
later session.
Mr. Bjork moved that the time be extended to permit the
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Committee on Council on Ministries to complete its report. The
motion was adopted.
Matter of Privilege — Rules Interpretation
The Chair recognized Bishop Joseph H. Yeakel (New York
West Area) for a matter of privilege. Bishop Yeakel explained
that, while presiding the previous day, he had ruled that a
minority report which simply negated the committee report was
in order. He had since realized that he was in error and wanted to
correct that statement; for a minority report to be in order, it
must be substantively different from the committee report and
not simply a negation of it.
Committee on Council on Ministries Report No. 1— Consider-
ation Resumed
The Chair summarized the parliamentary situation as it had
existed prior to the recess and called for resumption of
consideration of the proposed substitute for the committee
report. Charles E. Lippse (Holston) asked the Chair to rule
whether the substitute was properly before the Conference, in
view of the fact that it did not account for 100% of the proposed
funds. The Chair ruled that Mr. Sprague's substitute was in
order.
Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) moved to amend the substitute
by means of the following distribution of funds: 50% for the
Ethnic Minority Local Church priority, 30% for revitalization of
local churches, and 20% for the development of local church
ministries of social justice. He further explained that, under his
proposal, the provisions of the minority report would govern the
Ethnic Minority Local Church funds. Mr. Duncan spoke in
support of his amendment. Charles W. Eurey (Western North
Carolina) spoke against the substitute and the amendment, in
favor of the committee report. Mr. Duncan's amendment was
defeated.
Caroline B. Edge (Southern New England) moved to amend
Mr. Sprague's substitute by changing the 25% for the Ethnic
Minority Local Church to 75% and by deleting the 25% for
Poverty and Economic Justice. She spoke in support of her
amendment. Peter D. Weaver (Western Pennsylvania) spoke
against the substitute and the amendment, in favor of the
minority report. Ms. Edge's amendment was defeated. Mr.
Sprague's substitute was then put to a vote and was defeated.
The Chair explained that the Conference was still in the
process of perfecting the committee report. Don F. Renshaw
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(North Texas) moved to amend the committee report to provide
for up to 75% of the fund receipts to be retained and reported by
annual conferences. Mr. Renshaw spoke in support of his
amendment. William W. Reid (Wyoming) spoke against it. Bruce
P. Blake (Kansas West) made a final statement on behalf of the
committee in opposition to the amendment. The amendment was
defeated.
Wilson F. Boots (New York) moved to amend the majority
report, section V, item 7, by substituting "three-fourths" for
"one-half" as the proportion of new churches which would be
racial and ethnic minority congregations. He spoke in support of
his amendment. James L. Mayfield (Southwest Texas) asked a
question; Mr. Boots answered. Bob E. Waters (Texas) spoke
against the amendment and in favor of the committee report. Ann
Needham (Oklahoma) supported the amendment. William K.
Quick (Detroit) asked a question about the number of new
churches started during the current quadrennium. Hae-Jong
Kim (Northern New Jersey) reported that 60-70 new Korean
churches had been established during the quadrennium, Mr.
Blake cited figures from a General Council on Ministries report
showing that there had been 190 new churches during 1977-1980,
57 in 1980, and 64 in 1981. Torrey A. Kaatz (West Ohio) spoke
against the amendment. The amendment was defeated.
Richard D. Tholin (Northern Illinois) moved to amend the
committee report, section V, by adding a new item 3, as follows:
"General program agencies, annual conferences, and local
churches shall continue to participate in the Africa Church
Growth and Development program." Subsequent items in section
V would be renumbered.
Mr. Tholin: As I look through this program to bring the church alive, there is in
it very little of a global dimension. And yet we all know that the Holy Spirit is
working through churches around the world, bringing them alive in a way that all of
us wish could happen in the United States and in the places where we work and live.
That's where the Spirit is working. And we need, if we are going to come alive, the
leaven and the empowering that will come through being in contact with those
brothers and sisters in those nations around the world. In the past quadrennium we
have had an emphasis on the Africa Church Growlh and Development Program,
which has begun to take hold, and those who have participated in it have found that
as they have come in contact with the church of Africa they have been invigorated
and brought to new life. It is a program where we share with churches who are
more evangelical and evangelistic than almost all of those of us who call ourselves
evangelical in this country. It is more deeply and at risk involved in the social
witness in its own nation, more deeply than most of us who call ourselves social
activists in this country, and yet it is one church that holds these together in the
power of the Spirit. We need that spirit. This is a suggestion that will keep the
possibility of that dialogue, of that encounter, alive in this program. It is not a
funding proposal. It is a program proposal. And I trust it will be a matter which
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would not be controversial among us, but one which would invigorate all of us.
Thank you.
Porter J. Womeldorff (Central Illinois) asked a question; Mr.
Tholin answered. David L. Severe (Oklahoma) spoke in support
of the amendment; it was adopted.
Robert J. McCune (Central New York) moved to amend the
committee report, section VI, item 3, by inserting the words "and
world peace" after "social justice." The amendment was adopted.
George W. C. Calvin (Louisiana) moved to amend the
committee report, section VII, the portions containing provisions
for the chairperson, date of organization, amenability, and
reporting of conference Missional Priority Committees, by
changing "will" to "shall" in four places. He spoke in support of
the amendment; it was adopted.
Harold E. Wright (Western North Carohna) moved to amend
the committee report by adding the following at the end of section
I:
"Further, the sections of the minority report on 'Clarifying Our
Mission,' 'Establishing Our Priority in Mission,' and the seven
goals of witness, discipleship, liturgy, outreach, leadership,
structure, and facilities shall be normative in formulating and
structuring this missional priority at every section affecting
the task of developing and strengthening racial and ethnic
minority congregations and all other ethnic minority programs
referred to in this report."
He spoke in support of his amendment. Mr. Blake expressed the
view that the material to which the amendment referred
belonged more properly in an operational manual than in a
legislative document. The amendment was defeated.
Sharon Z. Rader (West Michigan) moved to amend the
committee report, section VII, the third paragraph, by deleting,
"The General Council on Ministries shall be responsible for the
following," and by substituting: "A Missional Priority Coordinat-
ing Committee shall be created. The Missionary' Priority
Coordinating Committee shall:". Following item 7 in that
paragraph, the following would be added:
"The Missional Priority Coordinating Committee shall be
composed of the following: representatives from the General
Council on Ministries, two persons; from the general boards,
one staff member and one member from each of the four
boards, which would equal eight people; from the General
Commission on Religion and Race, one staff member and one
member of the Commission; from the General Commission on
the Status and Role of Women, one staff and one member: from
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United Methodist Communications, two persons; from the
national ethnic minority caucuses, two each from each of the
four caucuses; from the language conferences — that is, Oklaho-
ma Indian Missionary Conference, Puerto Rico, and the Rio
Grande Conferences — ^three persons; and five to seven at-
large. All of these selections should be made with due
consideration for gender and inclusive racial representation so
that the Missional Priority Coordinating Committee can itself
embody mutuality in mission of the total church. The General
Council on Ministries shall convene the committee no later than
September 1, 1984."
She spoke in support of her amendment. Robert F. Trost (Troy)
asked Ms. Rader if she would be wilHng to accept a provision
guaranteeing equal representation between lay and clergy; Ms.
Rader accepted the provision as part of her amendment. George
G. Hunter (Florida) spoke against the amendment; Stanley C.
Kennedy (Iowa) supported it. Ray W. Goens (Texas) opposed it.
James M. Dolliver (Pacific Northwest) moved the previous
question on the consideration of the committee report. The Chair
ruled that that would require a suspension of the rules; Mr.
Dolliver moved the suspension of the rules. The rules were
suspended by the required two-thirds vote.
The Chair called for a statement from a representative of the
committee in relation to Ms. Rader's amendment. Mr. Blake
spoke for the committee in opposition to the amendment. The
amendment was defeated.
Committee on Council on Ministries Report No. 1 (Minority
Report) — Consideration of Amendments
The Chair called for the perfecting of the minority report.
Ernest Crouch (Tennessee) sought to move the previous question
on all before the Conference; the Chair ruled that his motion was
not in order.
Lester D. Nave (Virginia) moved to amend the minority report,
the second paragraph, by substituting $5,000,000 for $7,000,000
as the annual amount of the apportioned benevolence. P. Boyd
Mather (Iowa) spoke against the amendment. The amendment
was defeated.
C. David Lundquist (West Michigan) moved to amend the
minority report, the section on "Funding," as follows:
(1) Following the introductory- sentence, insert a new para-
graph to read: "Prior claim — There shall be a prior claim allocated
for promotion through United Methodist Communications. The
promotion, program, and budget shall be approved annually by
the General Council on Ministries."
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(2) In the section on "Distribution," item 1, substitute "50
percent" for "30 percent." Change "may be retained" to "shall be
retained." Change the second sentence to read: "This shall be
administered by the conference Council on Ministries in consul-
tation with the conference Missional Priority Committee or other
appropriate body within the conference, provided such body is
representative of racial and ethnic minority persons."
(3) In the section on "Distribution," item 2, substitute "The
balance" for "A minimum of 70 percent."
(4) At the end of the section on "Distribution," insert new items
3 and 4 as follows:
"3. General agencies and annual conferences will allocate all
1985-88 missional priority funds by no later than April 30, 1989,
for expenditure by December 31, 1989, and none of these funds
shall be placed in resen'es or permanent endowments.
"4. All income earned from missional priority funds will be
considered as additional monies belonging to such fund, and
those earned will only be used for the purpose for which the
fund was estabhshed."
Mr. Lundquist spoke in support of the amendment. It was
accepted by the representative of the minority report, but there
was objection from the floor to its acceptance. William W. Reid
(Wyoming) spoke against increasing the annual conference share
from 30% to 50% . The amendment was adopted by vote of the
Conference,
John F. Walker (Little Rock) moved to suspend the rules in
order to go directly to final statements by representatives of the
committee and minority reports and the vote. The motion was
adopted by the required two-thirds majority.
Committee on Council on Ministries Report No. 1, Calendar
Nos. 17, 216— Final Action
The Chair recognized Ignacio Castuera (Pacific and South-
west) for the final statement in behalf of the minority report.
Mr. Castuera: "Entreat me not to leave you or turn back from following you, for
whither thou goest I will go and whither thou dwellest, I will dwell. Your people
shall be my people and your God my God." These words, which were spoken by
Ruth, are not so much a love storj- but the storj- of the primal mother of all migrant
and all ethnic minorities. If I were still a Roman Catholic I would pray to her that
she would plead to God that all of you would adopt this minority report. And in
doing so I would be praying for all of you, for all of us are migrants. The only
difference between you and us other migrants is the length of the line we trace to
our first migrant ancestor in this countrj' and the width of the body of water that
ancestor crossed.
Bishop Cannon in his Episcopal Address referred to the magnificent and
meteoric growth of Christianity in the third world. There is a third world in the
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United States and it is also within The United Methodist Church. And I urge you to
help us continue that growth by continuing this "Ethnic Minority Local Church" as
the priority for 1985-88.
We are celebrating the 122nd anniversary of the victory of puebla, Cinco de
Mayo. On that day an ill-clad, ill- fed, ill-prepared army of persons defeated the
cream of the crop of France. It was a great military' victorj'. I call you for a great
victory of the Spirit on this Cinco de Mayo, 1984. And I come back to my mother,
Ruth, whose story ended not in the Book of Ruth, but rather is picked up by
Matthew where he points quite well that she was the ancestress of Jesus, the one
we call the Christ. And I call upon my mother and your mother to guide us, to
empower us, to plead for us, that we too may be a completely inclusive church. I
urge your vote for the minority report.
The Chair then recognized Bruce Blake for the final statement
in behalf of the committee report.
Mr. Blake: It is a good position to be in to be able to say that all you have heard is
all that we are about. I'd like to point out just quickly the significant differences in
the choices you have before you. First of all in the Coordinating Committee, a
proposal of the minority report: can we afford such duplication? Secondly, is it wise
to allocate $4.9 million of additional monies to general agencies, compared to $2.3
million in our proposal, when the total World Service dollars for those agencies is
$24.5 million at the proposed level? Thirdly, is it wise not to answer the severe
criticism we have heard for the last eight years, and that is, that non-ethnic
minority local churches are essentially omitted, in a sense that they become an
agent for funding, and only one out of 32 of the program components in the minority
report refers specifically to non-ethnic congregations.
We are dealing with a critical need; I don't know of anything in our w'orld that is
needed any more than for everj' local church to be in mission, because as I
understand the world and the church, that which is local is felt, be it mission or
anjthing else. We're not talking about a mall, we're talking about a verj' clear and
intentional, purposeful movement that can be, and I believe will be, supported by
this denomination.
We present this priority as a significant thrust into the future. Nothing is going
to disappear. Nothing will be lost . It puts our desire for inclusiveness at the heart of
the future of our denomination. In 1980, I personally urged you to continue the
support of the EMLC. Now I urge you to adopt "The Church Alive," that places
this concern at the heart of something greater, rather than to be continued as a
separate programmatic entity in the church.
The Chair called for the vote on the substitution of the minority
report for the committee report. Barbara Williams Riddle
(Florida) asked whether it would be possible to debate the
reports; the Chair explained that the Conference had voted to
suspend the rules to move directly to the vote. Fred A. Allen
(Kansas East) asked whether he could move reconsideration in
order to give opportunity for debate and amendments. The Chair
ruled that that would be out of order at this time. Mr. Allen
asked whether a motion for reconsideration would be in order
after the vote, and the Chair replied that it would.
The vote to substitute the minority report for the committee
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report was taken, and the Chair ruled that it was defeated. J.
Rhett Jackson (South Carolina) requested a count vote, and the
call for a count vote was sustained by the Conference. The
Secretary gave instructions for the taking of the vote. The Chair
asked if the Conference would extend the time to complete the
action, and the time was extended.
The Chair announced the vote but ruled it invalid because the
number of votes reported exceeded the number of delegates.
John P. Miles (Little Rock) moved that the vote be by ballot,
and the motion was sustained by the required one-third vote of
the Conference. Jinny Gordon (Central Illinois) moved that the
vote be postponed until the next session, but the Chair ruled that
the motion was not in order.
John E. Stumbo (Kansas East) asked a question about the time
that would be required to count the ballots; the Chair replied that
the time had been extended to complete the vote.
Sydney S. Sadio (Southern New Jersey) asked for clarification
as to who was entitled to vote. The Chair gave instructions.
William C. Brannon (North Alabama) made a clarifying comment
about the voting procedure. William K. Quick (Detroit) made a
suggestion about the voting process, but the Chair replied that
the ballots were already being collected.
Announcements
The Chair called for concluding business while the ballots were
being counted. The Secretary-, Bishop James S. Thomas (Ohio
East Area), and Bishop D. Frederick Wertz (Washington Area)
each made announcements.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
C. Vernon Bigler (Western New York), chairman of the
committee, called on Jane Schairer (Detroit), committee mem-
ber, for courtesy presentations. Ms. Schairer presented William
K. Quick (Detroit) for the first presentation. Mr. Quick
described two commemorative items available as a part of the
bicentennial observance.
Mr. Quick: One is a replica of the Enoch Wood bust of Wesley, for which Weslev
sat in 1784. ■'
The other is a new creation by the man who has been the sculptor for the other
commemorative pieces for the Bicentennial. His mother was a home missionary of
the Methodists m the Cumberland Mountains of Virginia in the 1920's; his father a
Methodist minister for 40 years; his brother, a Methodist minister; his maternal
grandfather, a Methodist minister. He comes from the Central Illinois Conference
a talented man whose work many of you have already seen and purchased. We want
to recogriize John McClarey, sculptor and dedicated United Methodist layman for
a special presentation to the bishop who has chaired our Bicentennial Committee
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Bishop Frederick Wertz. Bishop Wertz, if you will come to the podium, we wish to
present to you John McClarey's work, and sir, the prototype of the 3-inch bronze
medallion for the Bicentennial, the official medallion. This is the prototype. There
were 1,984 produced, numbered. This one, sir, is without number, so you have the
only one of its kind, and we are happy as a Bicentennial Committee to make this
special presentation to you with our deep appreciation for your leadership during
these four years of planning for this event.
Mr. McClarey: Thank you. Bishop Wertz, this city brings to mind great heroes,
and the great American Bicentennial brings to mind great heroes, nonetheless
heroes of the faith. Sculpture is one of the many mediums through which storj' can
be told, and I am glad to share in that storytelling with a gift of a frontier preacher
to Drew University.
Bishop Wertz: I am sure you would want me to say on behalf of The United
Methodist Church to Mr. John McClarey, a very genuine word of appreciation and
respect of the artistry and the remarkable contribution which he has made to this
bicentennial and which his entire family has made to the Methodist tradition in
America.
You will be interested to know that the committee, I think, has raised over
$100,000 to support the bicentennial program of The United Methodist Church
through the sale of commemoratives, and you will continue to support that in the
days ahead. Thank you very much.
Mr. Bigler called on Hae-Jong Kim (Northern New Jersey) for
presentation of a resolution recognizing the centennial of the
Korean Methodist Church.
Mr. Kim: I have a complimentary' resolution to make. Bishop Suh and the
Korean Methodist delegation grace us with their presence at this General
Conference. "Whereas in this bicentennial year of United Methodism, the Korean
Methodist Church is celebrating the centennial of its mission; whereas today the
Korean Methodist Church has become the second largest community in the world
being next to The United Methodist Church, with membership of 900,000 (it is the
fastest growing church in the world); whereas that church came into being as a
direct result of our Methodist mission work begun 100 years ago, indeed the bread
of life cast away over the seas 100 years ago has now returned to us a hundred-fold,
a thousand-fold, yes, even 900 thousand-fold; and whereas today with the increase
of Korean immigrant population in this country, the Korean Methodist Church has
contributed to the development almost of 200 new American Korean congregations
within The United Methodist Church in the last 15 years, and through them has
given us exciting growth, vitality of evangelistic faith, and a new vision for mission;
Therefore, Be It Resolved, that this bicentennial General Conference meeting in
this historic city of Baltimore go on record welcoming and rejoicing their presence
among us, celebrating with them the joy of their 100th anniversary^ and forming
together the partnership in mission for the future, and for the result that this
General Conference send a warmest message of commendation and thanksgiving to
the centennial celebration, which is going to take place in June of this year in Seoul,
Korea." I submit this.
The resolution was adopted unanimously.
Bishop James S. Thomas (Ohio East Area), president of the
Council of Bishops, was presented with a copy of an ecumenical
hymnal prepared by the Korean Methodist Church as a part of
their centennial celebration. Bishop Thomas expressed apprecia-
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tion for the gift on behalf of the Council of Bishops and the
General Conference. Bishop Byung Choo Suh, President of the
Korean Methodist Church, made a brief statement celebrating
both the centennial of his own church and the bicentennial of
Methodism in America.
Mr. Bigler extended greetings to other guests who were
present.
Torrey A. Kaatz (West Ohio) asked a question about a meeting
of the Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy; the Secre-
tary answered. Richard 0. Truitt made an additional comment
about the date when the new Interjurisdictional Committee
would assume its responsibilities. Virgil Bjork (North Indiana)
made a clarifying statement about an item included on the
consent calendar.
Committee on Presiding Officers
Richard W. Cain (Pacific and Southwest) reported that the
committee had chosen Bishop James Ault (Pittsburgh Area) to
preside at the Monday morning plenary session.
Report on Ballot— Committee on Council on Ministries
Report No. 1
The Chair reported that the Conference, by a vote of 538-431,
had substituted the minority report (Calendar No. 216) for the
committee report. The Conference then adopted the report as
substituted (see pages 1513-1523).
Closing
Bishop Clymer thanked the Conference for its work. The
session was closed with a prayer by Bishop Ralph E. Dodge
(Retired).
SIXTH DAY, MONDAY, MAY 7, 1984
MORNING SESSION
Opening
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
convened in the morning session of Monday, May 7, 1984, at 8:30
a.m. in the Civic Center Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, with
Bishop James M. Ault (Pittsburgh Area) presiding.
Worship Service
As the Conference gathered, special music was presented by
members of the Shenandoah Brass Quintet, consisting of Edward
Cooper and James Ruffaner (trumpets), David Cottrell (horn),
Susan Page (trombone), and Andrew Famham (tuba). Donna
Gullstrand was the soprano soloist, and James H. Laster,
accompanist. The organist for the service was Jane L. Martin.
The service was led by Bishop Franz W. Schaefer (Central and
Southern Europe Central Conference).
Following the Call to Worship and Invocation, the hymn, "Sing
Praise to God Who Reigns Above," was sung. The scripture
reading was from Matthew 7:24-25; 8:23-26. Ms. Gullstrand sang
"Laudamus te," from Mozart's "Mass in C Minor." Bishop
Schaefer preached the devotional sermon, entitled, "Built Upon
the Rock — Sheltered in the Storm." Following a prayer, the
Conference sang the hymn, "0 Thou, To Whose All-Searching
Sight," which was followed by the benediction.
The Chair expressed appreciation to Bishop Schaefer and to
the Shenandoah Brass Quintet for their leadership in the service
of worship.
Committee on Agenda
Ashury Lenox (Texas), chairman of the committee, presented
the report, and the agenda was adopted as printed (see page 493).
Committee on Calendar — Consent Calendar No. 2
Virgil V. Bjork (North Indiana) presented Consent Calendar
No. 2 and reported that, based on requests received. Calendar
Nos. 0066, 0111, and 0189 were being lifted from the calendar. He
moved adoption of Consent Calendar No. 2 as revised.
Becky Haase (Pacific and Southwest) sought to present a
correction to the Committee on Administrative Order Report No.
28 (Calendar No. 146), as printed in the Daily Christian
Advocate. The Chair ruled that the deadline for lifting items from
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this consent calendar had passed, and that a suspension of the
iTales would be necessary. Ms. Haase moved that the rules be
suspended, but the motion was defeated. Edwin A. Schell
(Baltimore) and Richard A. Thomburg (New York) reported that
the Committee on Administrative Order had voted unanimously
for "concurrence" on Calendar No. 146, and the Chair iiiled that if
the error was a printing error, it should be corrected.
Consent Calendar No. 2 was adopted (see page 495).
Mr. Bjork called on William K. Quick (Detroit), chairman of
the Legislative Committee on Ordained and Diaconal Ministry,
for presentation of reports.
Committee on Ordained and Diaconal Ministry Report No. 1,
Calendar Nos. 15-16
Mr. Quick identified Calendar Nos. 15 and 16 as the committee
report and the minority report, respectively, on recommenda-
tions of the Ministry Study Committee. He called on James C.
Logan (Virginia) for presentation of the committee report.
Calendar No. 15 — Committee Report
After giving background information and paying tribute to the
work of the Study Committee, Mr. Logan outlined the reasons
for the legislative committee's recommendation of nonconcur-
rence with the Study Committee report.
Mr. Logan: (1) What is the relationship between the sacrament of baptism and
the act of ordination? Is baptism, as a sacrament, understood to incorporate us into
the Body of Christ and at the same time to commission all baptized Christians to a
ministry in the life of the world and for the sake of that world for which God so
loved? And is ordination, then, a particular act within the church in which certain
people are ordained to the ministry of certain functions within the hfe of that
church? What is the relationship between baptism and ordination? And
specifically, the majority asks this question, does the report inflate the category' of
permanent diaconate to the point of conflating it with the baptism of all Christians
in the general ministry of the church?
(2) What is the nature and the function of general ministry of all baptized
Christians? And what is the nature and function of an ordained deacon? We
desperately need in this church of ours a clearly articulated theology of the laity, or
else our church will languish in its fulfillment of its mission.
(3) The use of the term "representative ministry" in the report raises questions
such as these: representative of whom? representative of Christ? representative of
the general ministry of all baptized Christians? representative of whom and
representative to whom? These questions demand a serious analytical examination
of the terminology of representation and a clear, unambiguous answer.
(4) This leads us to the question behind all of the previously mentioned ones.
What do we as United Methodists believe about the nature of ordination? Does the
church ordain? Does Christ, through the Holy Spirit, ordain through and in the
context of the church? And we cannot have it both ways.
This is not the problem exclusively of the study report. Our history has been an
ambiguous one, and time is now catching up with us, and we must clarify the
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meaning of ordination for the sake of our owti self- understanding as a church, and
for the sake of integrity in our engagement in ecumenical dialogue with other
churches.
(5) Why call for the elimination of the dual orders of deacon and elder and make it
a single order of elder to word, sacrament, and order? Recognizing that some of our
antecedent traditions have practiced only one ordination to word, sacrament, and
order, while other traditions have practiced dual ordination, there are profound
theological nuances and differences which cannot be dismissed by simply referring
to deacons' ordination in our present as transition. Deacons' ordination is to
servanthood with the unreserved response on the part of the person ordained to be
a servant to the world and to the One who came to be served. Elders' ordination, on
the other hand, is to word, sacrament, and order. Without deacons' ordination we
may lose the prophetic dimension of ministry, and its elders' orders become
priestly without the balance of the prophetic. Is not dual ordination, then,
accumulative rather than transitional? The issue is more complex and needs
further study before we hastily take an action that may have serious consequences
in the shaping and the practice of ministry, in the search for a fuller understanding
of ministry in this church of ours.
(6) If ordination is to facilitate mission, why does the report call for one order to
itinerate, and not both orders to do so? Historically, we have understood itineracy
to be the most effective means of fulfilling our call to mission as United Methodists,
and if this is good for one order, why should it not be good for all orders of
ordination?
(7) Why have our Methodist sisters and brothers in other parts of the world been
left out of these considerations? This is not the problem of the study committee, but
have we not by structuring the matter in the manner in which we have, committed
the mistake of omission on a matter which can have a profound impact upon their
church life in their country? It seems as if the question has been treated as an
American issue without consultation with Methodists in other parts of the world
and Methodist bodies in our own country. The United Methodist Church is not an
American church, but it is a world church. And likewise. The United Methodist
Church is not the only Methodist church in this country. In all fairness, there needs
to be that kind of consultation, not only because it is appropriate, but because it is
utterly necessary.
And finally, (8) if we were to accept the report of the study committee as presented,
how have we answered the initial cries for equity and justice articulated by diaconal
ministers across our church? What will be the status of those already consecrated
diaconal ministers who do not fit the definition of deacon given in the report? Are we
simply to forget these persons and their original questions? One diaconal minister
remarked, "We asked for rights, and we got orders as an answer."
In closing, we dare not treat the study report lightly, nor take its
recommendation without serious, critical engagement. If we are true to the
traditions of our church, which we have celebrated with such pageantry in these
days, we must face the fact that if we treat lightly or without serious deliberation
the issues of mission and ministry, we may indeed find ourselves as a church
forfeiting our birthright. The issue is precisely that serious for us as a world
church, and for that reason we vote nonconcurrence, with sincere appreciation for
what the committee has achieved and for the distance it has brought us. We are not
yet home. And for this reason we recommend, through further legislation that will
come later, a study commission to be appointed by the Council of Bishops and
accountable to the General Conference of 1988. Thank you.
Calendar No. 16 — Minority Report
Mr. Quick called for presentation of the minority report. The
Chair expressed the view that, because the minority report
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differed only in its recommendation and not in content from the
committee report, it was not properly before the Conference as a
minority report.
E. Dale Dunlap (Kansas West) moved the suspension of the
rules for the purpose of allowing presentation of the minority
report. The motion was adopted by the required two-thirds vote
on a standing vote of the Conference.
Following a statement regarding the background of the
Ministry Study Committee report and historical background of
the present understanding of orders of ministry, Mr. Dunlap
characterized the recommendations of the report.
Mr. Dunlap: As I suggested, the proposal provides for two non-hierarchical
forms of representative ministry— within the people of God, the general ministry
the laity. Some are called by God to representative ministry, whom the church
acknowledges, validates, authorizes for a special ftinction. They are representa-
tives of Chnst and of the whole church in exemplifying and embodying and
empowenng the gospel and witness of the laity and the general ministry of all
Christians. They represent to the church its own identity and mission in Jesus
Lhnst.
Professor Geoffrey Wainwright has reminded us that special or ordained
ministry that is representative ministry, brings the multifaceted ministry of the
whole church to sharp focus— I apologize to the interpreters for I must slow
down— bring the multifaceted ministry of the whole church to sharp focus or
concentrated expression in such a way that all Christians must be stimulated and
able to exercise the church's ministry. Focus indicates that special or ordained
ministrjMs not exclusive ministry. In fact, laity has done officially everything that
an elder does— preaching, governing, even sacraments in the case of the licensed
local pastor who is a layperson. But focus is distinctive, and this is confirmed bv the
concept of representative.
The special character of the ordained ministry consists precisely in its being an
efficacious sign in the fiirtherance of the divine purpose, both in the church and in
the world, to which the church bears witness and to which it ministers
Kepresentative ministry is certainly and emphatically not substitutionarv It is not
a substitute for the ministry for the laity, but it is of the nature of modeling
supervising, shepherding, enabling, empowering. Representative ministrv and
ordination may have different intention. It does not involve a function It does
involve a fimction, but all does not fall into one calling. We've grown to think of it
narrowly as limited to pastoral, which limitation has not always been characteristic
in the history of the Christian church.
Elders will continue in their present definition and role, which includes
leadership in witness and service beyond the congregation in the local community
and to the ends of the earth. There is no giving up of ministry of service and justice
Llders are representative to and of the whole church— generalists in the best and
to the fullest sense of that word.
The creative thrust of this proposal is the permanent diaconate. It provides a
recovering of the historic ministry of deacons. The deacon represents to the church
specifically, but not exclusively, its calling as a servant in the world. It needs to be
understood clearly that this permanent diaconate is not simplv a new name and
place for diaconal ministers, and that it has nothing whatsoever to do with justice
issues for diaconal ministers, although that is an issue that demands attention.
borne diaconal ministers may feel God's call to the permanent diaconate but
would have to move through all of the qualifying process leading to that ordination
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To provide special, not exclusive, for modeling diaconal ministry of all Christians,
the deacon would seek a place of service in the same way in which members of the
church do, not with guaranteed appointment. What other mode is so consonant
with and like unto that of the laity? The church's missional response to a new
cultural situation that is not easily or sufficiently addressed by an itinerancy that
has increasingly become limited in its mobility and requiring guaranteed support
may be creatively and fruitfully complemented and enhanced with a form of
ministry that is ordained, but is not itinerant in the traditional sense but in a new
way, one that is always under the appointment of the bishop upon recommendation
of the annual conference division of deacons and the approval of the cabinet to
ministries that are affirmed through this process as fulfilling the mission and the
ministry of the church.
One of the most important aspects of this proposal is the promise that it holds for
evangelism. In the remainder of this century and the twenty-first century, we are
going to see a population that will be more mobile and rootless than it is now. It is a
fact that the largest portion are not in our churches and are not going to be finding
their way to our churches. If we are to minister to and to evangelize them, we will
have to go where they are and minister to them in non-traditional ways. If we are to
humanize the structure of our society and bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to bear
redemptively upon them, we are going to have to be in intentional ministry within
those arenas.
The permanent diaconate is just the kind of representative ministry that can
model and help enable the laity in this same ministry in the places where they work
and live. This proposal is thoroughly consistent with our ecumenical conversations
and commitments, with both the WCC Faith and Order document, "Baptism,
Eucharist and Ministry," and the work of the Consultation on Church Union as
expressed in the "Quest of the Church of Christ Uniting."
One of John Wesley's consuming passions was Christian unity, and we have here
an opportunity to provide significant ecumenical leadership in this direction. It is in
accord with our Wesleyan heritage. Reason and experience often freed John
Wesley to discard traditions and forms that no longer enabled what, in eariier
times, they were intended to ensure.
As Jeanne Audrey Powers has reminded us, "Wesley's own understanding of
ministry led him at times to provide for needs of leadership in ways that were
startUng to his friends." Whether it was by his insistence that lay persons be
allowed to proclaim the gospel — and I would suggest that the permanent diaconate
in our proposal is in many ways the relative of Wesley's use of those lay pastors — or
his setting apart persons intended for superintendency in a colonial world deprived
of ministerial leadership, he acted for the sake of the church's leadership, service,
and mission.
Our mission and reason for being is to spread scriptural holiness across the land,
and our way has always been to do those things, make those adaptations, and
innovate those means that will further that mission. The pragmatic theology that
Bishop Cannon so insightfully identified and applauded in the Episcopal
Address — a holy pragmatism, I would add — ^this is one of the distinctive marks and
important ingredients of our heritage and tradition. This proposal is something
new that reaches back further into scripture and tradition than anything we now
have. It is, I dare to suggest, one of those things once cast down that are being
raised up, things that were old being made new, to borrow from Dr. Outler's
sermon yesterday morning in Lovely Lane Church. The Holy Spirit has always
prompted new responses to new challenges of mission and service in the world as
situations are altered.
Here is offered an ordering of our ministry that will amplify the church's mission
in the world at a time when the need is desperate. Let us embrace this opportunity
to move into our third centurj' of mission with a ministry, a ministry of all
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Christians and its representative ministry, equipped to spread scriptural holiness
throughout not just the land but the whole world.
Mr. Dunlap then moved the adoption of the minority report as
a substitute for the committee report. The Chair stated that it
was his understanding that the rules had been suspended to hear
the interpretation of the Ministry Study Committee report, but
not to recognize Calendar No. 16 as a proper minority report. He
stated his understanding that what was before the Conference
was "debating the report of the committee on nonconcurrence in
keeping wath our rules and Robert's Rules of Order, and . . .
[determining] in that debate whether you sustain the committee
in its vote of nonconcurrence . . , ."
Questions and comments about the parliamentary situation
were stated by Mr. Dunlap, Don L. Riggin (Little Rock), P.
Boyd Mather (Iowa), Thomas L. Cromwell (East Ohio), John E.
Stumbo (Kansas East), Richard 0. Truitt (Wisconsin), Reginald
W. Ponder (North Carolina), Walker L. Railey (North Texas),
and John P. Miles (Little Rock). The Chair called for debate on
the legislative committee's recommendation, for the purpose of
determining the wishes of the Conference with respect to the
report of the Ministry Study Committee.
Committee on Ordained and Diaconal Ministry Report No.
1 — Debate
JohnF. Walker (Little Rock) spoke in support of the legislative
committee recommendation of nonconcurrence.
Mr. Walker: There are several reasons why I would be in support of this. Let me
just enumerate them: (1) The report lacks theological clarity. Such an important
change should be based on a clear understanding of ordained ministry. (2) An order
of deacon, based on service, undermines the ministry' of all Christians, since our
baptism sets us apart to service. A United Methodist Christian promises to uphold
the church by service. (3) It is not sensitive to The United Methodist Church
outside the United States. (4) Creating a non-itinerating conference relation
changes the nature of the annual conference relations and episcopal responsibility.
Such a radical change needs more consideration. (5) It seems to violate our
Constitution. (6) The report is inadequate as to what would constitute a permanent
order of deacon. (7) Adoption of the report could short-circuit ecumenical
discussion. (8) Ordination is not the proper way to recognize distinguished lay
persons who serve the church.
Janet E. Stephenson (Iowa) spoke against it and in support of
the Ministry Study Committee report. David J. Lawson (South
Indiana) supported the legislative committee recommendation.
Tex Sample (Missouri West) opposed it. Blaine E. Taylor
(Southern New England) spoke in favor of the legislative
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committee report. Kay C. Barckley (Pacific Northwest) spoke
against it.
Ms. Barckley: I come before you as a deaconess and as one who is called to the
representative ministry. I would like to make two points.
First, the holistic concept of ministry is what the church needs and what is best
for the church today. As a servant in Christian community, we are called to
minister to and for each other, a reciprocal horizontal relationship, not a
hierarchical relationship. The permanent diaconate vdll extend the ministry of our
church towards the vision of what we are capable of doing to be in ministry and
mission in the world.
Secondly, the future of our church is before us now. The church of the future
must change its ministry to the changing needs of its members and churches. Dr.
Neal Fisher has stated, "We wll find our survival in our transformation, in our
thinking and acting." More study without instituting a holistic concept of ministry
will only serve to stagnate the church.
In conclusion, the ministry study calls and challenges you and me to confront and
meet the needs of the church now and in the future through the permanent
diaconates. Our Christ and Wesley proclaimed the new age calling for our
transformation. I call you to risk and meet the challenge for transformation in
ministry, maintaining a vision of what can be. Thank you. I urge your defeat of the
report.
Calendar No. 15 — Final Action
The Chair stated that, three speeches for and three against
having been given, the rules called for an immediate vote on the
question. Woodrow Seals (Texas) moved to suspend the rules to
permit additional debate; the motion to suspend the rules was
defeated.
Robert E. Fannin (Florida) asked a question; Mr. Dunlap
answered. Mr. Quick called on Mr. Logan for a final statement on
behalf of the legislative committee. P. Boyd Mather (Iowa)
sought to introduce a motion to postpone consideration of the
report; the Chair ruled that such a motion was not in order at
this time. Mr. Logan made the statement for the legislative
committee.
The Chair noted that the time scheduled for recess had been
reached; the time was extended by vote of the Conference to
allow for completion of action on Calendar No. 15.
Jimmy L. Carr (Mississippi) called for a written ballot; the call
for a written ballot was put to a vote and was not sustained.
Mareyjoyce Green (East Ohio) asked a question; the Chair
answered. Committee on Ordained and Diaconal Ministry Report
No. 1 was put to a vote and was adopted, thereby approving the
recommendation of nonconcurrence (see page 1201).
Recess
The Secretary made announcements, and the Chair declared
the Conference to be in recess until 10:50 a.m.
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Committee on Calendar
Following the recess, the Chair recognized Mr. Bjork,
chairman of the Committee on Calendar. Mr. Bjork called for
consideration of reports from the Legislative Committee on
Church and Society.
Appreciation for Ministry Study Committee
Paul J. Meuschke (Western Pennsylvania) moved that the
Conference express its deep appreciation to the Ministry Study
Committee and to Mr. Dunlap for having led the Conference in
the preceding debate; the Chair stated that the Conference's
applause expressed its approval of the motion.
Motion to Suspend Rules
A. Fritz Mutti (Missouri West) moved to suspend the rules for
the remainder of this General Conference to allow for only one
speech for and one against any motions to amend or substitute.
The motion was defeated.
Legislative Committee on Church and Society
Richard S. Parker (New York), chairman of the legislative
committee, called on C. Joseph Sprague (West Ohio) for
presentation of reports. The Chair made a statement clarifying
the rules governing consideration of reports to which minority
reports are appended.
Committee on Church and Society Report No. 4, Calendar
Nos. 61-62
Mr. Sprague explained that, in this instance, he would
represent the minority report; he called on Richard C. Looney
(Holston) to present the committee report, which called for
retention of existing Social Principles language dealing with the
practice of homosexuality (Par. 71F).
Mr. Looney: I represent for you the majority report, which in essence asks for
the retention of the present statements in the Discipline. We ask for this because
we think it is an honest attempt to be balanced, in compassion, and in judgment. We
are seeking to be sensitive to the sacred worth of persons. We are also seeking to
understand that there are certain practices that we do not condone. While love for
persons is always unconditional, approval of behavior is not. As we look at this
issue, we need to understand clearly the context in which we live. The statement
presently in the Discipline has been there for twelve years. It may or may not be
the most famous or infamous statement in the Discipline.
If we delete this statement, whatever our intentions, we need to be aware of the
message we may be sending. The message may be that we do condone and we do
find the practice compatible with Christian teaching. I leave to your judgment the
effect of that message upon large numbers of United Methodists who take, very
seriously, the quadrilateral under which we work, with its strong emphasis upon
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the primacy of Scripture. I have no intention this morning of engaging in
prooftexting. But I think a fair reading of the Scripture will indicate that it is, the
practice of homosexuality, is condemned and in no place is there a hint of
commendation.
Sometimes attempts are made to depict St. Paul as some sort of lone voice on this
issue. We need to remember that Paul took to the Jerusalem fathers his doctrine in
teaching and asked them to affirm or not affirm his position. And you will find in the
account of that Jerusalem conference that one of the items they affirmed was a
reference to sexual practice. It's inconceivable that someone who felt as clearly as
he did would not have broached the subject of our sexual involvement vdth the
Jerusalem fathers. It's difficult to believe that for 1,950 years, thereabout, we have
had Scriptures that only now we can understand the clear intent. It has also been a
clear ruling or understanding of the church fathers, or classical Christianity, that
this is a proper interpretation.
One of the major issues that keeps surfacing in this Conference is the fact that we
are a global church. A very eloquent statement was made on Saturday about the
exciting growth in Africa. And a very clear statement was made that the Afi-ican
church is more evangelical and more involved in social action. I have, myself, been
privileged on a short-term mission to visit two African countries. It is my clear
impression that the hint that we would accept this practice as normative would be,
and I do not want to use any extreme words, but, in my opinion, would be
disastrous. I have in my possession a paper from an African pastor whose
leadership I respect and you would respect if you knew him. I have talked at length
with North American missionaries and with others, and I feel that we must weigh
the impact of this on a church that in other areas takes very seriously the vdtness of
the Scriptures. I simply ask you to retain the present statement as an honest
attempt to be very sensitive to the human rights of persons, but also very sensitive
to the right of the church to make judgments about appropriate sexual behavior.
Mr. Sprague: We offer these words to you because we believe that they are full
of graceful hospitality. We base this on a well-considered and long-considered
approach to the Wesleyan quadrilateral. Unfortunately, as this debate has
unfolded in the life of the church, Scripture has been used most inappropriately.
That is. Scripture has been treated as if it were a cafeteria line down which folks
would go and select from that line those particular items which seemed to serve
them well.
A case in point. Would any who would extract certain teachings of Paul
concerning this matter, would any who would do that in The United Methodist
Church, also extract and stand with Paul when he suggests that slaves should be
obedient to their masters, when waves should submit to their husbands, and when,
of all things, women should be quiet in the churches?
Scripture is not a cafeteria line. Holy Scripture is a composite feast which reveals
the mighty works of God as attested by the community of faith. As Christians, we
believe that that attestation came full circle in Jesus the Christ, and surely even a
cursory reading of Holy Scripture would suggest that the God revealed in Jesus
was always to be found with the ridiculed and rejected, with the outcasts of the
society. On the basis of Holy Scripture we submit to you this new language,
because we do believe that it is a petition of graceful hospitality.
Now, some would suggest that tradition is unbroken concerning the church's
position on this matter. I would suggest to you that that is a very myopic reading of
church history. I shall not take the time now to bore you with many details, but I
would refer you to a very current book wrritten by Bishop John Shelby Spong,
Episcopal bishop of the diocese of Newark in these United States. In essence what
he says is that there was a long period in the church's history when homosexuality,
if not normative, was understood to be not deviant behavior but simply a sexual
orientation of Christian people.
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But even more importantly than what Bishop Spong and others have said, is the
fact that underneath church history there is a longstanding tradition which the
Hebrews identified with the word anaweiyri. That tradition suggests that the
people of faith are always to be open to, graciously hospitable toward the people of
the earth, the poor, the dispossessed, the disinherited. I would suggest to you that
there is no more ridiculed and rejected group of people in our society today. They
are the anaweim, and because that is true tradition clearly suggests the position of
graceful hospitality.
Now reason demands a question to which no one has the definitive answer.
Namely, what is the cause of homosexuality? Is it genetically produced, or is it a
derived, learned behavior? If there are ten of us, there are ten different opinions as
to where scientific data seem to point concerning that question. My ten-year deep
study of this matter suggests, but only suggests, that the data seem to lean toward
the understanding that homosexuality is genetically caused, that it is inherent and
not derived behavior. This being the case, as I believe it is, though I cannot speak
definitively, as no one else can, this being the case, then do you see that another
person's homosexuality is no less Christian than my heterosexuality? The question
is how do we behave out of that which is given? And I would submit to you that even
in the bond of heterosexual marriage, that the holy union intended there is possible
only when the transcendent dimension of Almighty God is present.
Experience. Many of us have many experiences which would speak to this
position of graceftil hospitality. I could tell you about helping a gay church
Christians, how they move from the smelly confines of a gay bar to a United
Methodist church which gave them sanctuary in order that they could worship in
the name of Jesus. I could tell you about one of the more conservative pastors in our
conference who called during Lent and said, "Let's have lunch. My son has said he
IS homosexual, but I know he is Christian. He reads his Bible daily. He prays every
day, and he lives it out. And I have always believed that it was sinful. Tell me what
I can do."
I saw that boy's mother a few days before we left for annual conference and
I asked her how things were going. She simply said, "He's still our boy. He's
no different than before he announced who he is, and we love him iust the
same."
I could tell you about those, but the final experience I want to share, and with
this 1 11 close, is this. (Obviously, the names are changed to protect the innocent )
Their names are Sally and Judy. I was called to make hospital calls on Judy Judy
was in mid-hfe. She literally was dying an inch at a time as her body was being
whittled away because of a complexity of diseases. I learned upon visitation that
she and Sally had lived together, in a holy union in my opinion, for 27 years Judy
was in the hospital for fourteen months. Sally maintained the home, worked on an
assembly hne, and never, save one day, failed to make her hospital visitation the
one day she was flat with the virus. Most days in the midst of her schedule she
visited twice. On many occasions the three of us were in the room together
I simply want to say this about those times together. As a pastor and as a
practicing theologian I can say to you that the joy and peace, the fidelity and care
present between those persons in that hospital room was that which this person
does not, and will never, find incompatible with Christian teaching. In 22 years of
ministry I have seen very few heterosexual marriages which had the depth of iov
and commitment that Sally and Judy enjoyed.
Hence, we who offer the minority report offer it to you because we think it is that
of graceful hospitality, that about which Henri Nouwen has been pleading with the
church to transform the arid desert of hostility into a fertile oasis of hospitality
where enemies can become friends. We present it believing it is that, but believine
a^so that it is full of the truth of God, the ftillness of which is still being revealed unto
all of us.
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Perfecting the Committee Report — Calendar No. 61
Gerald L. Downie (Central Illinois) sought to speak in support
of the committee report, but the Chair ruled that only proposed
amendments to it were in order at this time.
William A. McCartney (East Ohio) moved to amend the
committee report by adding a new paragraph to the end of Par.
71F, to read as follows: "We commit ourselves to be in ministry
with all persons regardless of sexual orientation, seeking to
support and enable the search for healing grace for all through a
relationship with God." He spoke in support of his amendment.
Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) moved to postpone action on this
report until after the Conference had acted on the issue of
ordination of homosexual persons; he spoke in support of his
motion. Mr. Parker spoke on behalf of the legislative committee
in opposition to the motion to postpone. Mr. Duncan's motion
was defeated.
Victor W. Goldschmidt (North Indiana) asked a question about
the report; Mr. Looney answered. Wayne B. Middleton (Detroit)
moved to amend the amendment by substituting "to" for "with" in
the phrase, "in ministry with all persons. ..." He spoke in
support of his amendment. Merlin J. Ackerson (Iowa) opposed it.
Mr. Middleton's amendment was defeated.
Scott A. Williams (Central Pennsylvania) spoke against Mr.
McCartney's amendment. Mr. Looney made the final statement
in behalf of the committee report against the amendment. Mr.
McCartney's amendment was defeated.
Victor Goldschmidt (North Indiana) sought to introduce an
amendment to the committee report, but Mr. Parker explained
that Mr. Goldschmidt's amendment was already incorporated in
the committee report.
J. Howard Wright (Western Pennsylvania) moved to amend
the committee report by deleting the words, "and consider this
practice incompatible with Christian teaching," from Par. 71F.
He spoke in support of his amendment. Harry R. Kent (South
Carolina) spoke against it. Emmett W. Cocke, Jr. (Virginia)
spoke in favor of it. William W. Roughton (Florida) opposed it.
Donald M. Pike (Central Texas) moved the previous question
on all before the Conference. The Chair ruled that the previous
question motion was only in order in relation to Mr. Wright's
amendment. It was adopted. Mr. Wright's amendment was put to
a vote and was defeated.
Dight Grain (Southern New England) asked a question about
the content of the committee report; Mr. Parker answered.
Bonifacio B. Mequi, Jr. (Iowa) moved to amend the sentence Mr.
Wright had sought to delete by changing it to read: "... and we
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do not condone any sexual practice we consider incompatible with
Christian teaching." He spoke in support of his amendment.
Stacy D. Myers, Jr. (Eastern Pennsylvania) opposed it. Sally
Geis (Rocky Mountain) spoke for it. George A. Tanner (Little
Rock) moved to suspend the rules to permit an immediate vote on
the amendment, and the rules were suspended by vote of the
Conference. Robert E. Fannin (Florida) asked that the Confer-
ence be sensitive to the need for adequate time for translations
for non-English speaking delegates. Mr. Looney made a final
statement on behalf of the committee against the amendment.
The amendment was defeated.
Kabila Wakubangi Mayo (North Shaba) made a speech
opposing the acceptance of homosexual persons in the Church.
Pat Callbeck Harper (Yellowstone) moved to amend the
committee report by adding the following paragraph to the end of
it: "We recognize the polarity in our church and society on issues
of human sexuality. We, therefore, hold each other accountable
as Christians to be in continuing dialogue on the varied personal
concerns, medical information, and Scriptural interpretations of
all persons." She spoke in support of her amendment. V. L.
Daughtery (South Georgia) spoke against it. Walker Railey
(North Texas) spoke in favor of it. Heinz P. Fischer (German
South) opposed it. William M. James (New York) supported it.
Mark J. Blaising (North Indiana) moved to amend Ms.
Callbeck's amendment by adding the following at the beginning of
it: "We do not condone the practices of homosexuality, sexual
abuse, or sexual infidelity within the marriage relationship, and
consider these practices as being incompatible with Christian
teaching." He spoke in support of his amendment. L. E. Crowson
(West Virginia) sought to move the previous question, but the
Chair ruled the motion out of order at this time. Jack D. Heacock
(Southwest Texas) spoke against Mr. Blaising's amendment.
Leighton Farrell (North Texas) moved to suspend the rules to
permit a vote on Mr. Blaising's and Ms. Harper's amendments.
The rules were suspended by vote of the Conference.
Mr. Blaising's amendment was put to a vote and was defeated.
Ms. Harper's amendment was then put to a vote and was also
defeated.
June D. McCullough (Southern New Jersey) asked for
clarification as to what was before the Conference under
Calendar No. 61. Mr. Parker replied that all of Par. 71F, with
the amendment printed in Calendar No. 61, was before the
Conference, in the judgment of the legislative committee.
Thomas L. Cromwell (East Ohio) moved to suspend the rules
in order to further restrict debate on amendments. The Chair
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ruled that his motion was not in order because the Conference
had defeated what was substantially the same motion earlier in
the session.
Perfecting of the Minority Report — Calendar No. 62
Boh E. Waters (Texas) moved the previous question. The Chair
declared that the Conference was ready to move to the perfecting
of the minority report. Robert K. Smyth (Southern New Jersey)
asked a question; Mr. Parker answered. Oscar 0. Garza, IV (Rio
Grande) made a procedural motion, but the Chair ruled that the
Conference was already moving in the direction suggested by Mr.
Garza's motion.
Susan P. Davies (Nebraska) moved to amend the minority
report by adding the words, "without assuming a condoning or
condemning attitude," after the word, "orientation." She spoke in
support of her motion.
The Chair observed that the time for an order of the day had
been reached and asked if the Conference wished to extend the
time to complete action on this report. The Conference voted to
extend the time. June McCullough (Southern New Jersey)
requested a count vote, but the call for a count vote was not
sustained by the Conference.
Benny Young (Virginia) moved to suspend the rules in order to
declare the minority report perfected. James H. Coile (North
Carolina) asked the Chair to rule the minority report out of order.
The Chair ruled that the minority report was properly before the
Conference. Rodney E. Wilmoth (Nebraska) raised a point of
order, that the motion to suspend the rules was out of order,
because Ms. Davies' amendment had not been put to a vote. The
Chair ruled that, if the rules were suspended, Ms. Davies'
amendment would be put to a vote before the minority report was
declared perfected. The motion to suspend the rules was voted by
the Conference by the necessary two-thirds majority.
Ms. Davies' amendment was put to a vote and was defeated.
The Chair called for debate on the minority report. Bob E.
Waters (Texas) moved to suspend the rules in order to move
directly to a vote on the minority report and the committee
report. Robert K. Sweet, Jr. (Southern New England) asked a
question; the Chair answered. Arthur F. Hagy, Jr. (Troy) asked
a question about the motion before the Conference; the Chair
answered. The motion to suspend the rules to proceed directly to
the vote was adopted by the required two-thirds vote.
Committee on Church and Society Report No. 4 — Final Action
Don L. Riggin (Little Rock) moved that the vote be by ballot;
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the motion was defeated. Paul Hardin (Northern New Jersey)
asked a question; the Chair answered.
C. Joseph Sprague (West Ohio) made the final statement in
support of the minority report. Mr. Looney made the final
statement on behalf of the committee. Ignacio Castuera (Pacific
and Southwest) requested a count vote on the minority report;
the call for a count vote was not sustained by the Conference.
The minority report was put to a vote and was defeated. The
committee report (Calendar No. 61) was adopted (see page 772).
Committee on Calendar
Virgil V. Bjork reminded committee chairpersons that calen-
dar items recommending funding needed to come before the
Conference no later than Tuesday.
Committee on Presiding Officers
Richard W. Cain reported the committee's recommendations
for presiding officers as follows: Monday afternoon, Bishop
Melvin G. Talbert (Seattle Area); Monday evening, Bishop
Benjamin R. Oliphint (Kansas Area); Tuesday morning, Bishop
H. ElUs Finger (Holston Area).
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
C Vernon Bigler called on Heinrich Bolleter (Switzerland-
France) for a presentation. Mr. Bolleter observed that the
delegates from Estonia (the Baltic Provisional Conference) had
not gained permission to leave the U.S.S.R. to attend the
Conference, but had sent their greetings and prayers. Mr. Bigler
asked that greetings be sent to the Baltic Provisional Conference,
and the General Conference voted that they be sent.
Mr. Bigler called on Don Ridenour (Iowa) for a matter of
privilege. Mr. Ridenour asked that the Conference recognize the
fortieth anniversary of Heifer Project International, Little Rock.
Mr. Bigler then asked that Marcus Fang (Wisconsin) be
recognized for a presentation.
Mr. Fang: The Methodist Church in Malaysia is celebrating its centennial this
year. That is the conference from where I came. A delegation of 38 Methodist
church leaders are here to attend this bicentennial celebration. It is my pleasure to
present the leader of the delegation so he can greet us briefly. Now, some former
missionaries are in this room and in the galleries. I would like to invite all those who
have been involved in some fashion with the Methodist Church in Malaysia to stand
as Bishop C. N. Fang speaks. Please welcome my eldest brother, Bishop Fang of
Malaysia. Thank you, he's on the stage.
Bishop C. A'. Fang: Bishop Chairman, beloved fathers and mothers, brothers
and sisters in Christ. It is my great pleasure to bring you warmest greetings and
heartiest congratulations from all Methodist people in Malaysia on your
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bicentennial celebration. Since The United Methodist Church in the United States
of America and its predecessors is our mother church, we feel that we can claim a
share in the past 100 years of your historj\ That is why we have arranged a goodwill
tour of 38 Malaysian Methodists, including five General Conference officers, to
attend your celebrations here in Baltimore.
We want to thank The United Methodist Church for founding and nurturing the
Methodist Church in Malaysia and for sending missionaries and financial support
over the years. We cannot forget the labor of love, and your interest and concern.
Today the church is self-supporting and is growing steadily as we are also in the
midst of preparations for the first centennial celebration which will begin in
conjunction with our General Conference, meeting December 9-16 this year, and
lasting long into 1985. We cordially invite you all to visit us and celebrate with us.
And if any one of you are ever in our part of the world, we will be most happy to
receive you as our honored guests. We are only two hours away from Bangkok,
Thailand, and only three hours from Hong Kong. You are all welcome to our shores.
Now, to show our appreciation to you for receiving us and giving us this
opportunity to learn from you, we would like to present to you a small gift and some
church publications as souvenirs and information. May God's richest blessings
continue to be with us all. Thank you.
The Chair expressed gratitude for the gifts on behalf of the
General Conference.
Robert Smyth (Southern New Jersey) asked the Conference to
express appreciation to the Bicentennial Committee and all of
those who had worked on the special bicentennial program
presented on Sunday. The Conference responded with applause.
Mr. Bigler asked that the Conference recognize two pastors in
the visitors' section who had come to the General Conference on
horseback from Kansas. The Conference recognized them with
applause.
Closing
The Secretary made announcements. Bishop Prince A. Taylor,
Jr. (Retired) offered a closing prayer, and the session was
adjourned.
SIXTH DAY, MONDAY, MAY 7, 1984
AFTERNOON SESSION
Opening
The Genei-al Conference of The United Methodist Church
nTTn tl"" ^^^".^?^^^^°" session of Monday, May 7, 1984, at 2:30
Procedural Motions
Churles D White Jr. (Western North Carolina) moved that
for the remainder of the General Conference, a portion of Rule 6
be suspended such that the Chair would no longer have to repeat
the name and annual conference of persons recognized before
they address the Conference. The motion was defeated
I komas L Cromwell (East Ohio) moved to amend the rules for
the remamder of this General Conference in two wavs: (?^ on all
amendmen s, there would be one speech for and one speech
a^^hen tr?^'.'^^ ^l^^^"^"^ ^^ '^^ ^^--^"- chaiYpTrson
and then the vote; (2) wherever three minutes appears in the
rules, It would be changed to two minutes. He spokeTn support of
his motion, and it was adopted.
Withdrawal from Judicial Council Ballot
..nfi, J^^''^'''*/^'"'P' ^^^""^^ ^^^'^^^ requested that his name be
membe^^^^^^^^ consideration in the balloting for Judicial Council
General Council on Ministries Reports
The Chair called on Bishop Dwight E. Loder for presentation
of reports from the General Council on Ministries. '^''^"
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Bishop Loder introduced Carolyn H. Oehler (Northern Illinois)
for presentation of General Council on Ministries Report No 9
(s"r6r62'7r" ^" '^'"^^^ ^"^' Theolo^calLnguage'''
Torrey A Kaatz (West Ohio) moved that during plenan-
sessions as issues are discussed there be no applause or othS
demonstrations; he spoke in support of his motion John E
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Stumbo (Kansas East) added that, if adopted, persons in the
balconies also be requested to abide by the same rule. The motion
was adopted.
Ms. Oehler summarized the contents and recommendations
found in the report as printed in Advance Edition D of the Daily
Christian Advocate.
Legislative Committee on Council on Ministries Report No.
12, Calendar No. 232
S. Joe Elmore (North Alabama) presented the legislative
committee report, consisting of proposed revisions to General
Council on Ministries Report No. 9. Mr. Elmore moved the
suspension of the rules to permit consideration of the report,
which had been printed less than the required twenty-four hours;
the rule was suspended.
Mr. Elmore presented the committee's amendments to the
GCOM report, including certain editorial changes which were not
printed in the committee report. Jim Beal (North Arkansas)
asked a procedural question; the Chair responded.
Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) moved to amend the fourth
recommendation by adding the following sentence to it: "The
language of historic hymns may be retained as necessar}\" He
spoke in support of his amendment. Kenneth Greet (Great
Britain) supported the amendment. Susan W. Hassinger (East-
em Pennsylvania) spoke against it. Mr. Elmore dechned the
opportunity to make a final statement on behalf of the committee.
The amendment was adopted.
Peter D. Weaver (Western Pennsylvania) moved to amend the
GCOM report by inserting a new" paragraph immediately before
the last paragraph:
"This study is not meant to discourage the use of language
such as 'Lord,' 'King,' or 'Father' when appropriate. It is rather
meant to encourage our understanding of such words in
non-sexist ways, to encourage our usage of such language in
sensitive ways, and to encourage the development and use of
additional words to enrich our expressions concerning God."
He spoke in support of his amendment. Phil Carver (Iowa)
opposed it. The Chair called for the final statement by the
committee chairperson. Jinny Gordon (Central Illinois) raised a
point of order, that there had been no speech in favor of the
amendment from the floor. The Chair ruled that the speech by
Mr. Weaver counted as the speech in favor allowed by the rules as
amended at the beginning of this session. Ms. Oehler made the
final statement against the amendment. It was defeated.
Jim Beal (North Arkansas) moved to amend the report by
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deleting the last four recommendations; he spoke in support of his
amendment. Betty Anderson (Northwest Texas) spoke against
It. Ms. Oehler made the final statement on behalf of GCOM and in
opposition to the amendment. The amendment was defeated
Dennis M. Campbell (North Carolina) moved to amend Section
IV of the report, in a sentence affirming the use of the word
father in the Lord's Prayer, by adding "and in the trinitarian
baptismal formula" as an additional setting in which the use of
Father" would be affirmed.
^ni^'"' ^v T-^f'^L^ ^^''^''•^ ^^^^ ^^'^ '■^P^'^ '" ^^^ ^'^" d«"e- I appreciate the care
unth which Its been vvTitten and the references to important studies on this
question. I think that the Trinitarian baptismal formula falls into exactly the same
ca egory as the use of Father in the Lord's Prayer, and I believe this for the
follounng reasons^ This has been the baptismal formula from the beginning of the
church s life, f The United Methodist Church were to issue this report to its
constituency, I believe it would be taken by both clergy and laity as having some
force of instruction and I think that instruction would be wTong on this matter Itis
not acceptable in the baptismal formula to use other language than that which is the
language of the church from its beginning
Rebecca Parker Beyer (Pacific Northwest): I wish to speak against this
amendment. The Trinitarian formula took three or four hundred yearsTo develop
and Itself IS an expression of the church's desire to acknowledge that God comes to
us in many forms. I believe the real tradition that the Trinity represents is our
classical understanding that we know God in many forms. The Trinitarian formula
IS the one that is most important for us to learn to expand and make more
J^^rT^^ i'Vu''^^' ^ '^^"^ '^^' ^^^'^ ^^^ '^ '•«"^^'" faithful to the early
church we should be ^.^lllng to make the expression of the pluralistic way that God
same rodTh t .v,'""^^ and pluralistic, and so I desire to baptize in the name of the
same God that the eariy Christians were baptized, the God who cannot be captured
by any single word or three words. The Trinitarian formula probably is not
adequate to represent the full nature of God.
The amendment was adopted.
J. D. Vamer (Western Pennsylvania) moved to amend Section
IV of the report, the next to last paragraph (dealing ^^ith
language refemng to the Holy Spirit) by deleting all except the
first and last sentences of the paragraph. He spoke in support of
his amendment. Ms. Oehler spoke against it. The amendment
was defeated.
Riley B Case (North Indiana) moved to amend the report bv
f ;l f ^,^^.^^5^'''^ paragraphs in Section III. He spoke in favoV
of the deletion. Igmicio Castuera (Pacific and Southwest) spoke
against it. Ms. Oehler made the final statement on behalf of
GCOM against the amendment. The amendment was defeated.
Victor W.Goldschmidt (North Indiana) moved to amend
bection IV, the paragraph beginning, "The third option . . " bv
revising the first sentence to read as follows: "Regarding the
third option, we recognize that not using a pronoun may for some
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limit the personhood of God; in fact, the names of God are
numberless." Ms. Oehler spoke against the amendment; it was
defeated.
Roy I. Sano (Cahfomia-Nevada) moved the previous question
on the perfecting of the report. The previous question motion was
adopted, and the Chair declared that the report, as amended, was
open for debate.
William T. Cherry (Eastern Pennsylvania): Mr. Chairman and members of the
conference, I think no one of us who has attended General Conference can deny the
importance of language or that it does not reveal who, in fact, we are. Language, as
the report says, conveys for us the structure of reality; we in fact think verbally;
therefore, what we do vdth this is exceedingly important. I would appeal to this
body that, simply because of the importance of the language we use, that we
consider those whose minds we are wanting to change, whose reality structure we
feel needs broadening and grovi^th.
For two reasons, therefore, I would hope we would accept the report as
amended. First, as we promulgate the cause of inclusive language we must be
exceedingly sensitive to those whose minds we would change. Secondly, there is
reason to proceed with care on such radical changes as are implied in the underlying
assumptions of the report. We dare not be uncaring of those in our home
conferences who will be upset by what we are about to do. I plead with this body to
be sensitive to them, to invite their growth along with us. Please let us consider the
report as amended positively.
Jinny Gordon (Central Illinois): I speak against the report at this point, and I am
very sorry to do this. I came today prepared to accept the report, if we could have
added some word to take home to the hundreds of petitions and letters and calls
that have said to us, "We are not ready to be threatened by the loss of the words
'Father, Son, Lord and King.'" As has been said, the report is delicately and timely
written. At this point, in this room, we know that, but many of the people who have
read these reports have not agreed with that, though they have seen the words,
and the threat of this across the church is absolutely frightening to me. I must say
one other thing, and that is the beautiful word "inclusive" has been used many
times this week, but my friends, if this report is voted in the affirmative, we send a
word very strongly back home that we have excluded many, many of our very
faithful members. Thank you.
C. Ehh Munden (Nebraska) spoke in favor of the report.
Stacy D. Myers (Eastern Pennsylvania) opposed it.
Ressie Bass (Florida): This is a very serious and very important matter before us
now, and I think many of us realize that, from what has been said, it is very clear
that it is. I think, I don't think, but I know, for me the report in its present text is as
it should be. After I sat and looked and listened and participated in last evening's
celebration of what Methodism has meant and does, in fact, mean to many of us, and
as I have sat through sessions today thus far, and reflect on all of that and the
implications of actions that we are taking today in the name of Christ and
Christianity, a lot of things come to mind.
The issue of inclusive language is crucial. Many of us are tired oi being excluded.
We must be sensitive to the issue. Do we dare leave this place at the end of this
General Conference entering into the third century viath business as usual? To not
accept this report is not unity vdthin The United Methodist Church. It is, in fact
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alienation and self-aberration. I, as a woman, and as a black woman feel a verv
keen sense of the importance of inclusive language ^
yame* R Scott (Little Rock): I believe that the purpose of the General
Conference ,s to seek to lead the church, but when we get so far ahead of the church
we do not lead, we hinder. We have not done our homework. I^aduateS^^^^^^^
semmarythirtpears ago. I have not done my homework in teachinfour pToplf^^^^
veo' ma ters that we are concerned with here, and we cover up that faUure bv s^ch
a resolu ,on^ I believe that we ought to have more time to t^each our people the
basics of what is represented. All of these petitions is simply recoSe that
peop e do not understand what the Bible is. how it has been written^ whft tt
about in terms of language, but we must go back and do our homework if we are to
tySttcfu^^''^'^'^
prlffr?"" ^'''^'''''.^ (P^^ific and Southwest) suggested an
editorial change m the sixth recommendation, which was
accepted by the committee. James H. Coile (North Carolina)
asked a question; the Chair responded ^aroiina;
Ms Oehler made the final statement in support of the report as
amended It was put to a vote, and the Chair ruled thaUt was
adopted (see pages 612-627, 1526)
Ch^Hntlh^Tf ^^^"^' ^"'^^ re^nesied a count vote. The
Chair put the call for a count vote to a vote, and it was not
sustained. Ed^na P. Johnson (Liberia) asked a qu st7on the
SaTedTnon'';.'''?.^''' ''• ^^^^^^ ^^^^'^^^ ^'^^^ -boufa
m^t T i^^\ ^^^ ^^^'^ answered. Victor W. Goldschmidt
(North Indiana) responded further to Ms. Johnson's questir
SoT^T."!" ^?"";^',«" Ministries Report No. 16, Calendar
.V ^^r-Jelevision/Telecommunications Ministry
Ms Oehler moved the suspension of the rules to permit
Zt^dThr ^^^^^r^P^^' '"^ '' ^^^ ^-^ ^^^^ '' had nofbTen
Cmotion waTaX^eT"' ^''"^ " ^'™" ^'^'^^ '''''''''
She explained that the committee report recommended
adoption of a report printed in Advance Edition H of tZ^a^
Ft- ""^.t^'nl"'^ "Television/Telecommunications Ministi^-
Equipping the Church for Ministry in the Information Age "She
outlined bnefly the contents and recommendations found In the
report (see pages 755-765, 1528)
John S. McCabe (Northern Illinois) asked whether the report
had been considered by the Legislative Committee on FinanciS
Administration; Ms. Oehler replied that it had not Mr Mc(:abe
moved to refer it to that committee. Barbara R Thompson
(Bal imore) raised a point of order that, under the rules 7?he
refe^e^^^^^^^ involving budgetary matters were to be
referred to the General Council on Finance and Administration,
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rather than to the legislative committee. The Chair ruled that the
point of order was well taken and that the motion to refer was not
in order.
Juanita M. Gillaspie (Kansas West) asked whether the $4.8
miUion per year requested in this report would have to fit wdthin
the apportioned fund ceiling voted earlier by the Conference; the
Chair rephed that it would.
C. Wilbume Hancock (South Georgia) asked a question; the
Chair responded. Mr. Hancock moved the referral of the report
until the General Council on Finance and Administration had
made its report. The Chair replied that, until the Conference
acted, there was nothing to refer. Mr. Hancock then moved that
the report be tabled until the Council made its report. The motion
to table was defeated.
J. Kenneth Forbes (South Indiana) asked whether it was not
commonly understood that a question of financial import was to
be automatically referred to GCFA before final action; the Chair
rephed that that was understood.
Elias Galvan (Pacific and Southwest) moved that the $4.8
million requested for telecommunications be expressly excluded
from the ceiling on apportioned funds previously voted by the
Conference. He spoke in support of his motion. Joe Pevahouse
(Memphis) asked if he was correct in the belief that $2.4 milhon
for this fund was in the GCFA budget before the ceiling was
voted; Ms. Oehler confirmed that that was correct. Donald M.
Pike (Central Texas) made a comment about the relationship
between the fund request and the ceiling on apportioned funds.
William C. Jones (Texas) spoke against the amendment. The
amendment was defeated.
Charles W. Eurey (Western North Carolina) moved to amend
the report by substituting $2.4 million as the funding request. He
spoke in support of his amendment. Porter Womeldorff (Central
Illinois) asked whether the intent of Mr. Eurey's amendment was
that the $2.4 milHon be entirely for general church funding, or
whether it was to be split between the general church and the
annual conferences. Mr. Eurey replied that it was his intent that
the $2.4 million be for general church funding. David L. Severe
(Oklahoma) opposed the amendment.
C. David Lundquist (West Michigan) moved to amend Mr.
Eurey's amendment such that 75% of the amount be allocated to
the general agencies and 25% to the annual conferences. He spoke
in support of his amendment. Bob E. Waters (Texas) spoke
against it. Ignacio Castuera (Pacific and Southwest) urged that
financial matters be set aside until the essence of the report had
been debated. The Chair ruled that the amendments were
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properly before the Conference. Mr. Lundquist's amendment
was defeated.
Jack D. Heacock moved to amend Mr. Eurey's motion to
provide for a 50-50 split between the general church and the
annual conference in the allocation of this fund's receipts.
Douglas L. McGuire (Louisiana) reported that, in arriving at its
recommendation, it was the thinking of the GCFA that the annual
conferences themselves were in the best position to determine
the amount of funds they could use wisely for this purpose, and
that they were free to raise whatever amounts they chose
without it being included in a general church fund. Ms. Oehler
asked that Charles Cappleman (President, United Methodist
Communications) be granted the privilege of the floor for the final
statement on behalf of the committee in relation to this
amendment. The request was approved.
Mr. Cappleman: Thank you for the opportunity of speaking about the merits of
the program. I appreciate that. United Methodist Communications has made a
concerted effort to find out the will of the church, as to whether the will of the
church is to have some sort of a telecommunications ministry. This was done in
several forms with a questionnaire to interested people across the church. We
received 1,205 responses which indicated the church was interested in having a
television and radio ministry of some form.
A consultation was held with theologians, about 60 persons from all levels of the
church, was held in Atlanta, Georgia, in February of 1983. The overwhelming
response was that the church wishes a television/telecommunications ministry, and
the preference was for a 50/50 split between the annual conferences and the general
church. The emphasis was decidedly on assisting the local churches and the annual
conferences to reach out into the communities around the church and bringing
people into the church, not the setting up of a separate ministry, but the bringing of
non-church people into our existing churches for nurture, for instruction and all of
the other benefits that we enjoy as Christians. We favor that 50/50 partnership at
whatever level of financing the General Conference wishes us to work. Thank you.
A. Fritz Mutti (Missouri West) asked whether Mr. Heacock's
amendment required action, since the report already provided for
a 50/50 split. The Chair replied that, in light of Mr. Eurey's
statement about the intent of his amendment, it would be best for
the Conference to express itself about the division of funds. Mr.
Eurey expressed willingness to accept Mr. Heacock's amend-
ment, but the Chair ruled that the Conference should make the
decision. /. Kenneth Forbes (South Indiana) asked a question;
the Chair answered; Mr. Heacock's amendment was adopted.
Spurgeon Dunnam (North Texas) asked whether the Confer-
ence's decision at this point as to the amount of funding would be
final, or whether GCFA could still recommend a different
amount. The Chair replied that the action at this time was for
referral to GCFA, and that that Council could then recommend
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the same figure or another. Mr. Eurey's amendment was then
adopted, as amended.
Richard B. Wilke (Kansas West) sought to speak in favor of the
report, but the Chair ruled that the Conference was still in the
process of perfecting it. John P. Miles (Little Rock) moved the
previous question on the perfecting of the report; the motion was
adopted.
Blair Simon (Eastern Pennsylvania) spoke in favor of the
report.
Mr. Wilke: I am very pleased about the proposal. I don't want to speak on any
financial matters because I tend to be a bit conservative on those, but I am excited
that the television, radio, mass communications ministry could help the whole
church. I am pleased that we have the 50 percent in the local areas, and those areas
that do not have a structure will be challenged to move in the areas they have never
been before. When the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, the people spoke in the
various languages of the world. The one language of the world that everybody
speaks today is television. It is the most inclusive language of the world, from the
tiniest huts to the greatest mansions. I'm very excited about this proposal and
whatever funds go with it. I believe the general church will be forced to be creative
and the local church and the local conferences will become creative. Thank you.
David Giles (Troy): I rise to express great doubts about this program and its
evangelistic value. We are a person-connected denomination, and I believe that we
could not carry on a program of electronic evangelism under our present
denominational thrust. I know there are many values in seeing people
electronically, but we are in the business of trying to be personal and reaching
people on this level. I think we are struggling with a great financial problem.
Certainly individuals and individual congregations have this option and this
opportunity. I think if we are going into television ministry, we'll have to get a TV
personality, and I am afraid that would take us away from our connectional system.
Parker Duncan (Western North Carolina) spoke in support of
the report. Paul F. Blankenship (Memphis) asked whether his
assumption was correct, that the $2.4 milhon being requested
was for each of the four years of the quadrennium. The Chair
verified that that was correct. William G. Trudeau (Alaska
Missionary) spoke against the report.
Victor W. Goldschmidt (North Indiana) asked Mr. Cappleman
what commitments beyond 1988 were involved if the report was
adopted. The Chair stated that the rule of the Church was that
the General Conference could decide only for one quadrennium,
and that commitments beyond that would be for future General
Conferences to decide. Mr. Cappleman responded further.
Ms. Oehler requested that Bishop Paul Duffey be granted the
privilege of the floor to make the final statement in support of the
report. The request was approved.
Bishop Duffey: Thank you. Bishop, and members of the conference. We are
happy that you have affirmed basically the program which is before you in your
proceedings thus far, and that really is the critical matter before us just now. We
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have been affirmed in the report in every stage through the GCOM and through the
GCFA and the due process of bringing the matter before the General Conference.
It has been affirmed broadly in every area where we have discussed it and sought
guidance and assistance. The United Methodist Church is in telecommunications.
We are grateful for what is being done in the annual conferences, local church, and
in the jurisdictions, as well. It is our intent to enhance that ministry by servicing
the local churches and servicing the regional or jurisdictional bodies of the annual
conference levels as well to the very best of our ability. The program which has
been proposed will enable that to the degree that we are able to finance it. You have
acted now to give guidance to the committee, to the GCFA, as it brings back a
financial proposal for this body, and whatever the final decision is, both as to the
amount and in the way in which that amount will be distributed will be yet
determined by your future actions. We are asking that you affirm the program, the
basic thrust of the program, and then we will do all that we can do within that
framework with the dollars that become available. Quite obviously, the field is so
wide, the potential is so great, that we could vote a tremendously large budget and
still have opportunity ahead of us. To the degree that you are committed to
telecommunications, a comprehensive ministry, in enhancing everj- other ministry
of the church, in taking care of every part of the church in its thrust and promotion
to the degree that we finance it, we hope that you will affirm the program and
handle the finance at the proper time.
The report was adopted and referred to the General Council on
Finance and Administration under the rules of the Conference
(see pages 755-765, 1528).
Legislative Committee on Administrative Order
Mr. Bjork (Committee on Calendar) called on Richard A.
Thomhurg (New York), chairperson of the legislative committee,
for presentation of a report.
Motion to Reconsider
Becky Haase (Pacific and Southwest) moved to reconsider an
earlier action establishing a rule of the Conference according to
which requests for removal of items from the consent calendar
had to be received by 3:00 p.m. of the day they were printed. She
spoke in support of her motion. The motion was defeated.
Committee on Administrative Order Report No. 8, Calendar
No. 125
Mr. Thomhurg presented the report, dealing with support of a
women's and ethnic history project (see page 1589). He explained
that it included a request for funding in the amount of $75,000 per
year, and would therefore be referred to the General Council on
Finance and Administration, if approved by the Conference.
Mr. Thomhurg: Let me give you a little background on it. This is a project that
has been considered and passed by the 1976-1980 General Conference. It has
received overwhelming support in our individual legislative committees. It started
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actually in 1978 with a special gi-ant that came out of a special fund from GCOM. It
was continued in 1980, but the Women's Historj' Project was hampered by lack of
funds. If we fail to pass it now, a significant majority of our members' history will
not be recovered. That's what the Women's and Ethnic Historj' Project is all about.
It is to help us compile for the church-at-large, for conferences, for local churches, a
rich resource recovery of what our history is.
Now it seems to me that we have had an awful lot of speeches that have talked
about our failure to understand the contribution of women, of ethnic persons to the
richness of our history from the very beginning. The Ethnic Histoiy Project
actually started just this quadrennium with a special grant. In 1984, yet to come, is
a consultation on ethnic history. We have yet to prepare the kind of brochures that
the Women's History Project has. We hope that those kinds of brochures wall be
prepared.
As part of our effort to make The United Methodist Church a truly inclusive
church, we need to learn and celebrate the contribution of women and ethnic
communities. There's been so much that has been spoken without adequate
information. There are a lot of other points that we could make. The petition has
come from the Commission on the Status and Role of Women and a number of
individual annual conference commissions. I think it is the will of this body and so.
Brother Bishop, I would move at this time that we support the Administrative
Order Committee on concurrence in this calendar item, with refeiTal, if it is passed.
Kiyoko Fujiu (Northern Illinois) spoke in support of the report.
The report was adopted and referred to the General Council on
Finance and Administration under the rules of the Conference
(see pages 578, 1589).
Resolution Regarding Litany of the Rainbow, United
Methodist Logo
P. Boyd Mather (Iowa) introduced the follo\dng resolution:
WHEREAS the General Conference of The United Method-
ist Church deeply appreciates the spirit and symbolism found
in the celebration entitled "Festival 200," it is fitting that
significant expressions of our faith shaped by that celebration
might be preserved for our ongoing edification in the third
centuiy of United Methodism. And whereas one of the most
significant liturgical moments of the celebration is the litany of
our being "All Colors of the Rainbow," adopting the scriptural
sign of covenant and hope between God and the people of God
to the church of which we are members.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the General
Conference refer the Litany of the Rainbow to the Division of
Worship of the Board of Discipleship for possible inclusion in
the official alternate services of worship.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Confer-
ence refer to the Committee on Administrative Order the
recommendation that The United Methodist Church consider a
logo in which a rainbow of ethnic colors be added to the official
United Methodist symbol for official alternate use as we move
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into the third century. The purpose of this action would be to
add to the symbols of the cross, which indicates the church's
center in the cross of Christ, and of the flame, which points to
the empowerment of the church's life by the Holy Spirit, the
rainbow which will signify the covenant of hope through which
God gathers all peoples into the household of God. The general
concept of the symbol, which would need to be perfected by
graphic artists, consists of The United Methodist symbol with a
rainbow of red, black, white, yellow, and brown intertwined
among the flame and the cross.
The resolution was adopted.
Closing
The Secretary' made announcements. Bishop Talbert called on
Bishop W. Maynard Sparks (Retired), who pronounced the
benediction.
SIXTH DAY, MONDAY, MAY 7, 1984
EVENING SESSION
Opening
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
convened in the evening session of Monday, May 7, 1984, at 7:30
p.m. in the Civic Center Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, with
Bishop Benjamin R. Oliphint (Kansas Area) presiding. Following
the singing of the hymn, "The Church's One Foundation," Bishop
Oliphint led the Conference in prayer.
Committee on Calendar
Virgil V. Bjork (North Indiana), reporting on behalf of the
Calendar Committee, moved the suspension of the rules to
permit the consideration of Legislative Committee on Higher
Education Report No. 21, Calendar No. 293. The rules were
suspended by vote of the Conference. He then called for reports
from the Legislative Committee on Church and Society.
Committee on Church and Society Report No. 13, Calendar
No. 121
Richard S. Parker (New York), chairperson of the committee,
called for consideration of Report No. 13, Calendar No. 121,
which dealt with Par. 71G in the Social Principles, on the subject
of abortion (see pages 778-779). He introduced C. Joseph Sprague
(West Ohio) who presented the report.
Ray W. Goens (Texas) moved to amend the report by adding to
the end of Par. 71G the following: "However, we consider abor-
tion on demand to be morally wrong." He spoke in support of his
amendment. Richard 0. Truitt (Wisconsin) spoke against it. Mr.
Spragtie made the final statement on behalf of the committee.
Mr. Sprague: I, too, would oppose the amendment because, in the first place, it
is redundant. That which is suggested in the amendment is already obvious in the
body of the statement. The language is also at least — let me say it this way, it also
has a tendency to be inflammatory. What is suggested by the amendment is already
covered in the paragraph. The committee believes as I do that this is a marvelous
pastoral statement. I know of no statement in Christendom on this particular issue
that is as strong, as workable, as solid as this one, and because of that I do, on behalf
of the committee, oppose the amendment.
The amendment was defeated.
Wayne B. Middleton (Detroit) moved to amend Par. 71G by
adding the following to the end of it: "Adoption should be
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considered as a viable alternative to abortion." He spoke in favor
of his amendment. Odella B. Williamson (New York) spoke
against it.
Mr. Sprague: I, too, would oppose the amendment on the behalf of the
committee, not because I'm in any sense of the word in opposition to adoptive
procedures. I surely would hope that we would streamline and strengthen our
adoption procedure in the life and ministry of the church. It just does not seem
though, that such a statement fits at this particular place in Social Principles. I am
opposed to the amendment.
The amendment was defeated.
Thomas C. Webb (Central Pennsylvania) moved to amend Par.
71G, by inserting the following after the sentence which ends,
". , . abortion under proper medical procedures": "But we abhor
the present trend within secular society to turn to abortion as a
first, rather than a last, resort to the problem of unwanted
pregnancy. Therefore ..."
Mr. Sprague: I also oppose that amendment in the sense that it adds nothing to
that which is intended here. It is simply additional commentary, albeit important
commentary, and really has no place in my opinion in the Social Principles. When
you have a committee as diversified as our committee that could come to the kind of
agreement to which our committee came on this language, I have a hard time
imagining any other body being able to perfect it any further.
The amendment was defeated.
Emmy Lou John (Northern Illinois) moved the previous
question on all before the Conference; the previous question
motion was adopted. Report No. 13 was adopted (see page 778).
Report No. 5, Calendar Nos. 63-64
Mr. Parker called for consideration of the committee and
minority reports related to Report No. 5. J. Fay Cleveland
(Western New York) raised a point of order, that the mles had
been suspended to permit consideration of a Higher Education
committee report, and that the Conference should proceed to deal
with that report. The Chair ruled that he was correct.
Committee on Higher Education Report No. 21, Calendar
No. 293
Ted H. Walter (South Carolina), chairperson of the legislative
committee, explained that the report dealt with the composition
of the University Senate (see page 1192). He spoke in support of
the report. Charles B. Purdham (Minnesota) asked a question
about the effective date of the legislation contained in the report;
Mr. Walter explained that it needed to be effective immediately
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so that this General Conference could proceed to elect the
members for which it was responsible. The report was adopted.
Committee on Church and Society Report No. 5, Calendar
Nos. 63-64
Mr. Sprague introduced the committee report, dealing with a
proposed new Par. 72H entitled, "Rights of Homosexual
Persons" (see pages 773-774). W. Hamp Watson (South Georgia)
presented the minority report, which was an alternate paragraph
on the same subject (see page 774). He presented some changes
to the report as printed and explained the rationale for the
report.
K. June Goldman (Iowa) moved to amend the second paragraph
of the committee report by deleting the first sentence, and by
changing the word "further" to "therefore" in the second
sentence. She spoke in support of her amendment. Rebecca
Parker Beyer (Pacific Northwest) spoke against it. Mr. Sprague
spoke against it on behalf of the committee. The amendment was
defeated.
Richard H. Timberlake (Holston) moved to amend the
committee report by substituting the following for the first
sentence of the second paragraph: "While The United Methodist
Church understands the practice of homosexuality to be
incompatible with Christian teaching (Par. 71F), we have
consistently demanded that the human and civil rights of persons
of homosexual orientation be ensured. We call for legal sanctions
against discrimination." He spoke in support of the amendment.
William W. Reid (Wyoming) opposed it. Mr. Sprague made a
final statement against it on behalf of the committee. The
amendment was defeated.
Don L. Riggin (Little Rock) moved to suspend the rules and
call the previous question. The motion to suspend the rules was
adopted, and the Chair called for the perfecting of the minority
report.
Barbara Williams Riddle (Florida) asked that for the
remainder of the Conference amendments be read before being
put to a vote. Stacy Myers (Eastern Pennsylvania) asked a
question about the minority report; Mr. Watson responded. Mr.
Myers suggested waiting until after consideration of the report
deahng with homosexual clergy before completing action on this
report.
The Chair ascertained that no one wished to offer an
amendment to the minority report and called for debate on it.
Robert L. Parker (Oklahoma) supported the minority report.
William W. Dew (California-Nevada) spoke against it.
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In response to a request by Bonifacio Mequi (Iowa), Mr.
Watson read the minority report as he had corrected it. Warren
Budd (North Georgia) urged the defeat of both the minority
report and the committee report. Mr. Watson made a final
statement in support of the minority report. Mr. Sprague made a
final statement against the minority report. The minority report
was defeated.
The Chair called for debate on the committee report. Donald J.
Hand (Southwest Texas) opposed the report. John E. Stumbo
(Kansas East) asked whether the committee report would
"entitle an ordained pastor to pursue legal action against the
Church for his or her loss of employment due to sexual
orientation, if, in fact, other aspects of the Church Discipline . . .
prohibited the ordination and assignment of homosexual pastors
as ordained people?" Mr. Sprague replied that, according to his
understanding, it would not. Thomas Kim (Northwest Texas)
attempted to ask a question, but the Chair ruled that he was
debating. Mr. Kim asked whether the committee report could be
viewed as a step toward accepting ordination of homosexual
people; Mr. Sprague replied that it had nothing to do with
ordination.
Tex Sample (Missouri West) spoke in favor of the committee
report. Roy E. Blessing (West Virginia) spoke against it. James
Lawson (Pacific and Southwest) supported it. James N.
Thompson (North Georgia) opposed it. Paul Hardin (Northern
New Jersey) expressed the view that, if another section of the
Discipline was more specific about the ordination of homosexual
persons, the courts would not view the language of this report as
having to do with that issue. Gouveia Maundo (Angola) spoke
against the report.
D. Roscoe Buttrey (Tennessee) asked a question; Mr. Hardin
responded. Mr. Sprague made the final statement in support of
the committee report. The report was defeated. E. Dale
Dunlap (Kansas West) requested a count vote. The call for a
count vote was put to a vote of the Conference, but it was not
supported.
Committee on Church and Society Report No. 6, Calendar
No. 65
Richard S. Parker (New York) explained that the report
contained the committee's recommendation of nonconcurrence on
a number of petitions having to do with homosexuality and/or
human sexuality, on the grounds that the material obtained in the
petitions was already covered in other committee reports. The
report was adopted (see pages 774-775).
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Report No. 7, Calendar No. 66
Mr. Parker explained that the report dealt with petitions
requesting placement of a prohibition of the ordination of
homosexual persons in the Social Principles; it had been the
committee's judgment that this issue was being dealt with in
another committee, and that the Social Principles was not the
place to deal with matters related to ordination. Donald J. Hand
(Southwest Texas) requested that the report include a statement
as to the reason for the nonconcurrence recommendation. Mr.
Parker expressed willingness in principle to accept the sugges-
tion, and Mr. Hand was asked to put it in the form of a motion.
Mr. Hand moved to include in the report the statement that
"we do not concur for the reason that this subject is not properly
dealt with in the Statement of Social Principles, that there are
other petitions which deal with the subject in the right place in
the Discipline, and that these other petitions will be considered
by this body at the appropriate time." Mr. Parker accepted the
statement for inclusion in the report, and the report was adopted
(see page 775).
Report No. 15, Calendar No. 217
Mr. Parker called on Jack D. Heacock (Southwest Texas) for
presentation of the report, on the subject of military service (see
pages 779-780). Mr. Heacock explained that the report dealt with
amendments to Par. 74G in the Social Principles.
James M. Dolhver (Pacific Northwest) moved to amend the
report by inserting the words "therefore" and "in peacetime" in
the first sentence of the second paragraph, so that the sentence
would read: "We therefore reject national policies of enforced
military service in peacetime as incompatible with the gospel."
John 0. Barnes, Jr. (Tennessee) spoke in support of the
amendment.
Emmett W. Cocke, Jr. (Virginia): I'm opposed to the amendment, because if we
insert the words "peacetime" back into the resolution it undermines the idea of
conscientious objection. There would be no point in having the resolution at all. We
need to endorse conscientious objection as one of the alternatives that we might
conscientiously make, as well as in the petition of the majority report, indicating
that military service may be a conscientious choice. So I hope that we do defeat the
motion so that conscientious objection is a realistic alternative.
Mr. Heacock expressed opposition to the amendment on behalf of
the committee. The amendment was defeated.
Robert K. Sweet, Jr. (Southern New England) moved to amend
the report by adding the following sentence: "We further urge all
persons who choose conscientiously not to cooperate with the
Selective Service system to register their decisions with the
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General Board of Church and Society." He spoke in support of his
amendment. Charles W. Eurey (Western North Carolina) asked
a question; Mr. Heacock and James Lawson (Pacific and
Southwest) answered. Bonifacio Mequi (Iowa) asked how the
language of the report would apply to persons in nations other
than the United States; Mr. Heacock repHed briefly. C. Vernon
Bigler (Western New York) expressed the view that military
service is a universal problem, and that the report would be
relevant in all nations. Kay Althouse (East Ohio) added that
Central Conferences have authority to adapt provisions of the
Discipline to their own situations. L. E. Crowson (West Virginia)
spoke against the amendment. Mr. Heacock opposed the
amendment on behalf of the committee. The amendment was
defeated.
Dan C. Cornette (West Michigan) moved to amend the report
by substituting "young adults" for "youth" in two places; Mr.
Heacock accepted the amendment for the committee.
Alex Joyner (Virginia) moved to amend the first sentence of
the last paragraph by adding "or alternate service" to the end of
the sentence. He spoke in support of his amendment, noting that
these words had been included in the paragraph as proposed by
the General Board of Church and Society, but had been deleted
by the legislative committee. Mr. Parker spoke against the
amendment on behalf of the committee. The amendment was
defeated.
Dight Grain (Southern New England) moved to suspend the
rules in order to vote the previous question on all before the
Conference; the rules were suspended and the previous question
was ordered. Mr. Heacock made the final statement in support of
the report, and it was adopted (see page 779).
Closing
The Secretary made announcements. Bishop Paul V. Galloway
(Louisiana Area) pronounced the benediction, and the session
was adjourned.
SEVENTH DAY, TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1984
MORNING SESSION
Opening
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
convened in the morning session of Tuesday, May 8, 1984, at 8:30
a.m. in the Civic Center Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, with
Bishop H. Elhs Finger, Jr. (Holston Area) presiding.
Worship Service
The worship service was under the leadership of Bishop Joseph
H. Yeakel (New York West Area), Ehzabeth Gundlach (Member,
Judicial Council), who served as liturgist, and Mary Kathleen
Bennett, organist. Special music was provided by the Jubilate
Choir, sponsored by the Board of Discipleship of the Pacific
Northwest Annual Conference, under the direction of Dr.
Thomas E. Richardson, with Donna Bixon Blomquist as its
organist.
Following the Call to Worship and Invocation, the hymn,
"Make Me a Captive, Lord," was sung. The Conference joined in
"The Korean Creed." The anthem was "A Prayer for Passing
On," by Jane Marshall. Bishop Yeakel preached the devotional
sermon, entitled, "The Vision: To the Glory of God." The service
was closed with the singing of the hymn, "This Is My Song," and
the benediction.
Committee on Agenda
The report was presented by Elbert Moore (Pacific North-
west). On behalf of the committee, he asked that the printed
agenda be amended to provide for a report from the General
Council on Ministries at 7:35 p.m., with calendar items to follow
at 8:05 p.m. The agenda was adopted as amended (see page 493).
Question Regarding Report on Conference Action
Ralph Scott (Missouri West) inquired about the accuracy of the
report of an action the previous day, as printed in the Daily
Christian Advocate. The Secretary suggested that the question
be referred to the Committee on Journal.
Judicial Council Elections — Ballot No. 1
The Secretary give instructions for the taking of the first ballot
for membership on the Judicial Council. Gloster B. Current (New
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York) asked whether it would be possible to have the nominees
introduced to the Conference before voting; James M. Walker
(Southwest Texas) pointed out that not all of those nominated
were present at the Conference. George A. Tanner (Little Rock)
asked a question; the Chair answered.
The Chair, in response to the question raised by Mr. Scott (see
above), pointed out that the reference cited by Mr. Scott was
from a news story in the Daily Christian Advocate, and was not a
part of the record of the Conference.
John Porter (Louisiana) asked a question about the ballot; the
Chair answered.
Dennis M. Campbell (North CaroUna) commented about Mr.
Scott's inquiry, stating the view that the information printed in
the Daily Christian Advocate news story needed to be corrected
by the editors, regardless of whether it was part of the official
record, to assure that correct information about the Conference's
actions is disseminated to the Church. William W. Reid
(Wyoming), chairperson of the Committee on Journal, noted that
his committee was responsible only for the daily proceedings
material in the Daily Christian Advocate; he asked that any
corrections to that material be reported to the Secretary's office.
Norman K. Quick (West Ohio) asked a question about voting
procedures; the Chair stated that voting for more than the
number of persons to be elected in a given category' would
invalidate a laallot, but that voting for fewer would not invalidate
it.
Jinny Gordon (Central Illinois) asked an additional question
about correcting the Daily Christian Advocate; the Chair
answered.
The Chair declared the ballot closed.
Committee on Calendar
Virgil V. Bjork (North Indiana), chairperson of the committee,
directed the Conference's attention to Consent Calendar No. 3
and to the listing of items to be removed from it, as printed in the
Daily Christian Advocate. He noted that Calendar Nos. 186, 198,
and 256 were automatically removed, because they involved
constitutional amendments. He moved the approval of Consent
Calendar No. 3, excluding the items removed from it. The motion
was adopted (see page 495).
Mr. Bjork then called attention to the printing of Consent
Calendar No. 4, and asked that Calendar Nos. 638 and 776 be
added to it. He reported the committee's recommendation that
legislative committee reports dealing with funding be the agenda
for this session, and that reports be heard from the Committees
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on Council on Ministries, Ordained and Diaconal Ministry,
Higher Education, Discipleship, and Church and Society.
Legislative Committee on Council on Ministries Report No.
55, Calendar No. 817
Carolyn H. Oehler (Northern Illinois), chairperson of the
committee, moved to suspend the rules to permit consideration of
the report, inasmuch as it had not been printed and in delegates'
hands the required length of time. The motion was adopted.
Ms. Oehler introduced the report, which provided for the
establishment of a commission to study the mission of The United
Methodist Church (see page 1549). Blaine E. Taylor (Southern
New England) spoke in support of the report.
Walker L. Railey (North Texas) asked whether there had been
any dialogue between this legislative committee and the
Committee on Ordained and Diaconal Ministry, which was also
recommending creation of a study commission; Ms. Oehler
replied that there had not. Mr. Railey moved to postpone debate
on this issue until the other legislative committee presented its
report. James C. Logan (Virginia) spoke against postponement.
Charles K. Dilgard (West Ohio) spoke in favor of it. Wanda
Eichler (Detroit) noted that the report related to the ministry
study had been placed on the Consent Calendar; the Chair replied
that, if funding was involved, it could not be placed on the
Consent Calendar. The motion to postpone was defeated.
Lycurgus M. Starkey (Missouri East) moved to amend the
report by including a requirement that the Commission member-
ship include four clergy and four lay persons from local churches.
He spoke in support of his amendment. Gerald L. Downie
(Central Illinois) suggested that the Commission membership
should also include persons from outside the United States. E.
Dale Dunlap (Kansas West) observed that the committee report
did not specify any categories of membership. Carolyn Oehler,
speaking for the committee, supported the principle of the
amendment, but expressed concern that it might not be specific
enough to accomplish the intended purpose. The amendment was
adopted.
Arturo M. Fernandez (California-Nevada) moved to amend the
report by adding "and two autonomous churches from Latin
America" after "participation from a Central Conference mission
receiving church" in the membership provisions. He spoke in
support of his amendment. Edwin A. Schell (Baltimore) moved to
amend the amendment by deleting the words "from Latin
America." Wilson T. Boots (New York) spoke against Mr.
Schell's amendment; John M. Meares (North Carolina) supported
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it. Charles A. Sayre (Southern New Jersey) sought to speak, but
the Chair ruled that, under the rule limiting speeches on
amendments to one on each side, as adopted earlier by the
Conference, it was time to put Mr. ScheU's amendment to a vote.
The amendment to the amendment was adopted.
Bonifacio Mequi, Jr. (Iowa) sought to propose an amendment
to the report, but the Chair ruled that he was not in order until
action on Mr. Fernandez's amendment was completed.
Mr. Sayre spoke against Mr. Fernandez's amendment. The
amendment was defeated.
Mr. Mequi moved to amend the last two sentences of the fourth
paragraph to read: "In despair the American culture is turning
inwards. Christ calls the church in the United States to new
visions and new initiatives for the sake of the world God loves."
He spoke in support of his amendment. Bonnie L. Totten (Central
New York) moved to substitute "United States culture" for
"American culture"; Mr. Mequi accepted the change as part of his
amendment.
Carol Colley (Oregon-Idaho) moved a substitute for the
amendment, which would delete the first of the two sentences.
She spoke in support of her substitute. No one asked to speak
against it, and Ms. Colley's substitute was adopted. The
amendment as substituted was then adopted.
Porter J. Womeldorff (Central Illinois) asked a question; Ms.
Oehler answered. David E. Chaney (Northern Illinois) moved
the previous question on the perfecting of the report, in order to
move to debating it. The previous question motion was adopted.
Roy Sana (California-Nevada): I am, on the whole, in favor of the thrust of this
proposal, having been at the bicentennial consultation of the theological task of the
Wesleyan tradition where the proposal galvanized those of us who were there and
gave us a sense of direction when the suggestion was made. I think it is very
important, however, that it is seen as a very specialized proposal. For example, the
composition, I don't think as we are seeing amendments proposed, I think it
reflects a rather narrow focus ethnically. Theologically, I think it is that we would
see the mission in terms related to ministries. I think this study is going to be seen
in isolation and will not be related to the reordering of ministries that we also have
before us. We need a mechanism to relate this study to other studies and to inform
it by ecumenical discussions on mission. I therefore, unfortunately, feel I must
oppose this motion, though the central thrust at certain points has a real appeal to
me.
James Logan (Virginia): I rise to speak in favor of this motion, and to make a
confession before this Conference that the wording in the original proposal is at
least partially mine. The confession being made, I agree with what Roy Sano has
just said. The focus upon church and mission of church in this motion was intended
to focus upon The United Methodist Church. And the question that is before us, the
question that is before us, I believe, is profoundly, that by the middle of this
century The United Methodist Church began a process that has continued to this
ver>' moment of the loss of a common sense of mission, which is, indeed, the mission
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of God, and the church participates in that mission. When that common sense of
mission is lost, the people perish for want of a vision. And I would like to think this
morning that there are those in our tradition — because we were conceived in
mission, we were bom in mission, we were in mission before we were ever a
church — and I would hke to think this morning that those people such as Wesley
and Otterbein, Isabella Thobum, Mary McLeod Bethune, and others, John R.
Mott, are looking down upon this crowd and sajang to us this morning, "These are
still our children. They have not forgotten who they are and whose they are." Let's
get on with the mission that God has called us to in His world.
Polly Gramling (South Carolina) asked if there was an estimate
of the cost of the proposed Commission; Ms. Oehler replied that
the rule of thumb in use in estimating study committee costs was
$600 per person per meeting.
Melvin M. Finkbeiner (Pacific Northwest) spoke against the
report. Johnnie Marie Grimes (North Texas) spoke in favor of it.
Nancy M. Carruth (Louisiana) opposed it. Calvin H. Cole
(Central Pennsylvania) called attention to a report from the
Legislative Committee on Global Ministries, which called for a
study of "World Mission Today" in each annual conference. He
moved to table the present report until that report was
presented. The motion to table was defeated. Ivan L. La Tumo
(Missouri East) asked a question; the Chair responded.
Ms. Oehler made a final statement in support of the report on
behalf of the committee, and it was adopted. She then moved
referralto the General Council on Finance and Administration;
the motion to refer was adopted (see pages 578, 1549-1551).
Nominations — University Senate
Bishop James M. Ault (Secretary, Council of Bishops)
presented the Council's nominations for membership on the
University Senate, as follows:
Chief executive officers of United Methodist-related educa-
tional institutions (6): Frederick E. Blumer, Harry W. Gilmer,
Thomas Kim, G. Benjamin Lantz, Donald E. Messer, and Gael
Swing.
Holding other positions relevant to academic or financial affairs
or church relationships (6): Sally Geis, Patti Coots, Ethel
Johnson, Webb G. Pomeroy, J. Robert Nelson, and Grant S.
Shockley.
The Chair called for nominations from the floor. Robert C.
Morgan (North Alabama) nominated Neal Berte (chief executive
officer).
Bishop Ault gave the names of the four persons appointed by
the Council of Bishops to the University Senate, in order for the
Conference to know that they did not need to be nominated in this
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process: Marjorie Engleman, Hugh Latimer, Jim L. Waits, and
Jerald C. Walker.
Donald J. Hand (Southwest Texas) nominated John Silber
(chief executive officer). John Ogden (North Texas) nominated
Leroy T. Howe (other relevant position). Arthur J. Landwehr
(Northern Illinois) nominated Neal F. Fisher (chief executive
officer). Nancy Carruth (Louisiana) nominated Donald A. Webb
(chief executive officer). Frank Furman (Florida) nominated
Oswald P. Bronson (chief executive officer). Prenza L. Woods
(Southwest Texas) nominated John T. King (chief executive
officer). Howard L. Dau^henbaugh (Central Illinois) nominated
Robert G. Stephens (chief executive officer). Wallace H. Kirby
(North Carolina) nominated Dennis M. Campbell (other relevant
position).
Charles 0. Dundas (Minnesota) moved that the nominations be
closed, and the motion was adopted. It was announced that
Oswald P. Bronson had served on the University Senate for the
previous eight years and was not eligible for renomination.
Bonnie Totten (Central New York) asked a question about the
nominations from the Council of Bishops; Bishop Ault responded.
June D. McCullough (Southern New Jersey) made a request
related to the printing of the names of nominees in the Daily
Christian Advocate.
Recess
Following announcements by the Secretary, the Chair declared
the Conference to be in recess for twenty minutes.
Daily Christian Advocate Correction
Ralph Scott (Missouri West) reported that he had been in
conversation with Roger Burgess (Editor, Daily Christian
Advocate) regarding the news story which had been questioned
earlier in the session (see above, page 300), and had been assured
that a correct statement would be printed in the next edition. He
expressed appreciation to Mr. Burgess.
Committee on Ordained and Diaconal Ministry Report No. 6,
Calendar No. 323
William K. Quick (Detroit), chairperson of the legislative
committee, presented the report, which called for the establish-
ment of a Commission for the Study of the Ministrj^ (see page
1209). Kay C. Barckley (Pacific Northwest) moved to amend the
provisions for the commission's membership by substituting the
following for the phrase, "10 laypersons not employed in church
or church-related positions": "five of whom shall be from the
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category of deaconesses, home missionaries, and church and
community workers, and five laypersons not employed in church
or church-related positions." She spoke in support of her
amendment.
June D. McCullough (Southern New Jersey) moved to amend
Ms. Barckley's amendment by changing the numbers to "three"
and "seven," respectively. She spoke in favor of her amendment.
Mr. Quick spoke in opposition to the amendment, on behalf of the
committee. Nancy W. Slaughter (West Virginia) asked a question
about the amendment; Ms. McCullough answered.
J. Kenneth Forbes (South Indiana) asked a question about the
funding of the proposed commission; the Chair repHed that, if
adopted, the report would be referred to the General Council on
Finance and Administration for consideration of the funding
issues. Mr. Forbes asked if the committee had a cost estimate;
Mr. Quick replied that it did not.
Mr. Forbes moved that the report be referred to the General
Board of Higher Education and Ministry for study during the
next quadrennium. Gordon C. Goodgame (Holston) spoke against
the motion to refer. Mr. Quick opposed it on behalf of the
committee. The motion to refer was defeated.
Mr. Goodgame moved that the Conference postpone action on
the report and instruct the chairpersons of the Legislative
Committees on Councils on Ministries, Ordained and Diaconal
Ministry, and Global Ministries "to meet and seek coordination of
the various commissions and task forces being called to study the
mission and ministry of the church and present a uniform
proposal to this body." He spoke in support of his motion.
Lycurgus M. Starkey (Missouri East) spoke against it, Mr.
Forbes asked a question, but the Chair ruled that his question
was in the nature of debate. Mr. Quick made a statement for the
committee in opposition to postponement. The motion to
postpone was defeated.
Mr. Quick then made the final statement for the committee in
opposition to both Ms. McCullough's and Ms. Barckley's
amendments. Both amendments were defeated in separate votes.
Sharon Brown Christopher (Wisconsin) moved to amend the
second paragraph, following "five faculty members from United
Methodist seminaries," by inserting, "at least one representative
appointed by the General Commission on Christian Unity and
Interreligious Concerns." She spoke in support of her amend-
ment. Arthur J. Landwehr (Northern Illinois) asked if Ms.
Christopher would accept the word "through" in place of "by."
Mr. Quick, on behalf of the committee, accepted the amendment
in the form suggested by Mr. Landwehr.
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H. Myron Talcott (Wisconsin) moved to amend the second
sentence of the first full paragraph by adding the words, "by
clerg>^ and laity in the church and world." Elizabeth Sweet
(Southern New England) spoke against the amendment.
John P. Miles (Little Rock) moved to suspend the rules in
order to call for the previous question on all before the
Conference. The motion was adopted. Helmut Nausner (Austria
Provisional) made the final statement against Mr. Talcott's
amendment on behalf of the committee. The amendment was
defeated.
E. Dale Dunlap (Kansas West) made the committee's final
statement in support of the report. The report was adopted and
referred to the General Council on Finance and Administration
(see pages 578, 1209-1210).
Legislative Committee on Higher Education — Resolutions on
Black Colleges and the Black College Fund
Theodore H. Walter (South Carolina), chairperson of the
legislative committee, called attention to two resolutions printed
on pages H-69 — H-70 of the Advance Edition of the Daily
Christian Advocate. He reported that the committee was
recommending that the dollar amounts be changed to those
recommended by the General Council on Finance and Adminis-
tration, and that the resolutions then be adopted and referred to
GCFA. The recommendation was adopted (see pages 509-511,
559-561).
Legislative Committee on Discipleship Report No. 39, Calen-
dar No. 485
Robert C. Morgan (North Alabama), chairperson of the
legislative committee, presented the report, which would
authorize the establishment of a Hymnal Revision Committee
(see page 1139). Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) presented a report
on the hjTnnal study which had been authorized by the 1980
General Conference, the results of which were printed on pages
E-84 — E-86 of the Advance Edition of the Daily Christian
Advocate. At the suggestion of the Chair, the Conference voted
to suspend the rules to permit consideration of the report,
inasmuch as it had not been in the hands of delegates for the
length of time specified in the rules.
Mr. Morgan explained that since the time the report was
submitted for printing, there had been additional conversations
with representatives of the General Board of Discipleship, the
General Council on Finance and Administration, and the United
Methodist Publishing House about ways to reduce the size of the
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committee and thereby reduce the cost of the committee's work.
Based on those conversations, he presented changes in the
membership and cost estimates as they would now differ from the
report as printed in the Daily Christian Advocate.
Charles E. Lippse (Holston) moved that the legislative
committee report and the report on the preparatory study be
referred to the General Board of Discipleship, and that the Board
of Discipleship and the General Council on Finance and
Administration come to the 1988 General Conference with a
proposal for a hymnal revision committee. He spoke in support of
his motion. Henry C. Clay, Jr. (Mississippi) opposed it. Mr.
Morgan spoke on behalf of the committee against the referral.
The motion to refer was defeated.
Charles H. Lee (California-Nevada) expressed concern that the
reduced size of the committee might not allow for adequate
representation of ethnic minority persons. Mr. Morgan replied
that the committee as he had outlined it would include 20% ethnic
minorities.
William G. Trudeau (Alaska Missionary) moved to delete the
sentence recommended by the committee ("The Hymnal Com-
mittee shall be instructed to respect the language of traditional
hymns as contained in the 1964-66 United Methodist hymnal"),
and to substitute the following: "The language of historic hymns
may be retained as necessary." He spoke in support of his
amendment. LaVerne B. Burton (Little Rock) spoke against it
and in favor of the committee's language. Yvonne Ferris
(Nebraska) asked a question about an action of the Conference on
a different report deahng with a similar issue. The Chair replied
that this was a different report, and the Conference could act as it
wished on it. C. David Lundquist (West Michigan) asked a
question about the meaning of the committee's language; Mr.
Morgan answered. Mr. Lundquist sought to offer a substitute for
Mr. Trudeau' s amendment, but the Chair observed that the time
set for an order of the day had been reached, and that it would be
necessary to interrupt consideration of this report.
Presentation of Ecumenical Delegates
Gene P. Crawford (Commission on the General Conference)
welcomed the ecumenical delegates and introduced them to the
Conference:
Genna Rae McNeil, American Baptist Church
Bishop E. Harold Jansen, American Lutheran Church
Ruth G. Crutchley, Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Religious
Society of Friends
Narka K. Ryan, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Wayne L. Harting, Church of God (Anderson, Indiana)
B. Edgar Johnson, Church of the Nazarene
Gerald F. Moede, Consultation on Church Union
The Right Reverend A. Theodore Eastman, Bishop Coadjutor
of the Diocese of Maryland
The Very Reverend Constantine Mounias, Greek Orthodox
Diocese of North and South America
Thomas A. Prinz, Lutheran Church in America
Archbishop WilHam D. Borders, Diocese of Baltimore of the
Roman Catholic Church
Leonard V. Kalkwarf, Reformed Church in America
Charles Locklear, United Church of Christ
J. D. Abbott, Wesleyan Church
Sylvia Ross Talbot, World Council of Churches
Clyde R. Shallenberger, Church of the Brethren
Maxine G. Garrett, Moravian Church
James Hamilton, National Council of Churches
Marion C. Bascom, Sr., National Council of Community
Churches
Carroll D. Jenkins, Presbyterian Church (USA)
The Reverend Father Myron Manzuk, Orthodox Church in
America
Mr. Crawford called on B. Edgar Johnson to greet the
Conference on behalf of all of the ecumenical delegates.
Mr. Johnson: It is an honor to bring greetings on behalf of the ecumenical
representatives, for we are aware of several significant things that seem to
characterize the United Methodists and are important elements of your experience
and of this General Conference. I think one that I have become very aware of is the
importance of and respect for your pluralism. It's expressed in so many ways about
so many issues.
I will say that I am reminded in this of the story that is told of a Texas ranch that
had something for everybody, that is, a horse for everybody — for fat people, fat
horses; for lean people, lean horses; for slow people, slow horses; for fast people,
fast horses; and for inexperienced people, horses that had never been ridden. But
we are all aware of and grateful for your warm ecumenical spirit and gracious
openness to those of us from other Christian backgrounds and traditions. The
significance of the bicentennial in America does not escape our notice. Methodism
has been in America 10 percent of the entire Christian era. Methodism has been in
America all but eight years of our national independence.
Theodore Roosevelt, I beheve it was, recognizing the parallel life of the nation
and Methodism, identified Methodists as the indigenous American church, and
whether the term is accurate or not. The United Methodist Church in all its
precedent bodies did grow up with the nation. It was a frontier church, and the
styhzed circuit rider as the bicentennial logo is truly a fitting identification. As the
nation moved westward expanding geograpically and adding population, in
countless places Methodism shaped the community. It gave leadership to
education, to business, to industry, and to government.
And in this year of bicentennial celebration we understand Methodism in the
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context of its spiritual genius as well. Your great heritage is through you a part of
the heritage of all Christian life in America.
Looking back across the Christian era landscape, there is a range of mountain
peaks, persons standing high above the plains and hills: Francis of Assisi,
Augustine, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Knox. And John Wesley and Francis
Asbury are in that high range. If we are to know Methodism, we must know your
founder, Wesley. John Wesley was an evangelist. His passion was for the souls of
men, but Wesley would not subscribe to the notion that we change society simply
by multiplying conversions. Indeed, Wesley was a social reformer, and Greene in
his book on "Wesley, The Social Reformer," an old book, long out of print, I beheve,
does describe, however, Wesley's concern in the social scene in his day, for he cried
out against injustices in the prisons of his day. He later made an avocation of
medicine as he realized adequate health care was a luxury unavailable to the poor.
It's interesting that the book most pubhshed by Wesley in that day was a primitive
book on medicine, and although some of the remedies are hardly passing the
American Medical Association, yet it was interesting that he had this deep concern.
He started schools for the poor. He established a poor house — a home for
indigent widows in London — and he stayed in his place when he was in London. He
solicited money from the wealthy to help the poor to become self-sufficient and
translated Christian classics to help the poor and teach them in literacy. His
sermons were not vmtten in an ivory tower. They were a part of his struggle to
reach people forgotten by the churches of his day.
These sermons and his theology of love were framed on horseback and preached
in the open fields, at factory gates and inside prisons to the poor and the sick and the
illiterate. But to understand your founder and Methodism, we must not only know
him as an evangelist and as a social reformer, but Wesley's movement was a lay
movement. His army of lay preachers recaptured the Biblical idea of universal
ministry for believers. His faith in everyday religion, the Holy Club, the
methodical devotional life and religious habits — all were a part of Methodism.
If we understand Methodism, we must also understand that there are children of
Wesley and children of Methodism, as Wilham Booth and the Salvation Army, as
Otterbein and Albright, as Roberts and Reece and Warner and Brazee, and maybe
scores of others. These are a part of the great tradition and heritage of Wesley and
of this church. We know you have not come to Baltimore, your place of American
roots, for a United Methodist family reunion to bathe in nostalgia, which Webster
says is "a longing for something far away or long ago." Ideally, your reflection on
your denominational heritage in this time of special jubilee vdll be not merely a
sentimental stirring of cold ashes where the glory of holy fires once dazzled eyes
and hearts, but a rebirth of denominational purpose. We pray that it may be a kind
of deliberate denominational trip to an altar where your forebearers and church
founders were blessed of the Spirit, in a way that united them in holy purpose and
commitment to march everywhere in our world with the message of God's
redeeming love in Christ Jesus, our Lord. United Methodists, we salute you.
March on to victory in your tricentennial.
Bishop Finger responded on behalf of the Conference.
Committee on Presiding Officers
Richard Cain (Pacific and Southwest) reported that the
committee had chosen the following bishops to preside at the
Conference plenary sessions: Tuesday afternoon, Bishop Edward
L. Tullis (Nashville Area); Tuesday evening, Bishop Leroy C.
Hodapp (Illinois Area); Wednesday morning, Bishop Jack M.
Tuell (Los Angeles Area).
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Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
C. Vernon Bigler (Western New York) reporting on behalf of
the committee, announced that the senior bishop in The United
Methodist Church, Bishop W. Earl Ledden, was present for the
session. Bishop Ledden was greeted with applause.
Joseph B. Bethea (North Carolina) announced that greetings
had been received from Bishop and Mrs. Fred P. Corson, and
from the Angola Annual Conference; he asked that they be
entered in the record as follows:
"I regret a fall temporarily incapacitates both Mrs. Corson
and me and prevents our attendance at General Conference.
We send our love to all and pray that this historical session of
General Conference will restore our church, ourselves, and
our people to the heights of spiritual life and service
preached by John Wesley, Francis Asbury, and our early
Methodists and brothers. Please pray for the Corsons. We
are progressing and as real Methodists, hope to be restored
to this Traveling Connection.
Grace and Peace I
Fred P. and Frances Corson"
"The Angola Annual Conference sends warmest greetings,
militantly in solidarity with your objectives and ideals!
Hoping for your success in lifting up the good name of Jesus
Christ and in the expansion of the gospel of peace in the
world, we continue to pray to God for you.
Fraternal Greetings,
Angola Annual Conference"
Mr. Bigler called on May C. Chun (Pacific and Southwest) for a
presentation. Ms. Chun presented Carol Mattheson Cox as the
first woman chosen to preach an entire series for any denomina-
tion on the Protestant Hour, and Leontine T. C. Kelly as the first
woman to preach on the National Radio Pulpit in its sixty-one
year history. The Conference greeted them with applause.
Closing
The Secretary made announcements. Bishop W. Kenneth
Goodson (Retired) gave the benediction, and the session was
adjourned.
SEVENTH DAY, TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1984
AFTERNOON SESSION
Opening
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
convened in the afternoon session of Tuesday, May 8, 1984, at
2:30 p.m. in the Civic Center Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, with
Bishop Edward L. Tullis (Nashville Area) presiding. Following
the singing of a hymn, Bishop John B. Warman (Harrisburg
Area) led in an opening prayer.
Matter of Privilege
Kathy Munson-Young (California-Nevada) was recognized for
a matter of privilege.
Ms. Munson-Young: I would like to bring a report to the delegation about the
trip to the demonstration at Greensboro.
Bishop Tullis: This would appear to be in order as a matter of privilege. We'll be
glad to hear you.
Ms. Munson-Young: Thank you. In light of the time that was spent discussing
the issue on the floor of the Conference, those of us who participated in the
demonstration feel compelled to share this report with you.
On Nov. 5, 1979, five people were shot and killed at an anti-Klan demonstration
in Greensboro, N.C. On April 15, 1984, nine Klansmen and Nazis were acquitted of
federal civil rights charges and freed for the second time by the courts for their
involvement in the shootings. On May 5, 1984, 300 to 400 people, including 28
United Methodists who were in attendance at this General Conference, walked in a
peaceful procession through the quiet, sunny streets of Greensboro to protest the
killings, to protest the miscarriage of justice in the acquittals, to protest growing
racial violence in North Carolina and other parts of our country, and to
demonstrate unity with and concern for the people of Greensboro who are our
brothers and sisters. They are our brothers and sisters because God made us that
way.
The group of United Methodists who boarded a bus in the early morning hours on
Saturday included representatives from MARCHA, Black Methodists for Church
Renewal, National Federation of Asian- American United Methodists, Methodist
Federation for Social Action, Affirmation, United Methodists for Gay and Lesbian
Concerns, United Methodist National Women's Caucus. The delegation also
included a conference council staff person, a conference council director, and
students from five seminaries. The Native American Indian Caucus was unable to
send a representative but provided financial support. Our group was diverse, and
the crowd responded appreciatively to our rainbow presence. United Methodists
sponsoring the demonstration included MARCHA . . .
Bishop Tullis: Kathy, you've exhausted your time. Do you want to make just a
closing sentence?
Ms. Munson-Young: Yes. I would. Thank you. I would just like to say that
petitions calling for congressional hearings on racist violence are in the hands of
members of all of the caucuses that I just named, and I invite you to find a petition
and sign it and join us. Thank you.
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Report on Judicial Council Ballot
The Chair read the results of the first ballot for membership on
the Judicial Council, as follows: ballots cast, 957; invalid ballots,
17; valid ballots, 940; needed for election, 471. There were no
elections, lay or clerical. The results of the lay ballot were as
follows: Elizabeth Gundlach, 406; James M. Dolliver, 356; Terry
Sanford, 351; Florence E. Freeman, 239; Willard H. Douglas,
234; Foy C. Campbell, 209; Thomas M. Reavley, 179; Crisolito
Pascual, 174; Don L. Riggin, 164; Thomas P. Moore, 162; Clifford
B. Aguilar, 150; Joe E. Covington, 107; Byron Hayes, Jr., 57. The
results of the clergy ballot were as follows: Albert W. Sweazy,
240; Gene E. Sease, 200; C. Ebb Munden, 178; E. Dale Dunlap,
172; Susan M. Morrison, 163; Alvin J. Lindgren, 162; Robert H.
Spain, 147; Donna T. Mortonstout, 124; John V. Moore, 87;
Garnett M. Wilder, 87; Thomas M. Whitehead, 65; P. Boyd
Mather, 53; Robert P. Ward, 45; William Hemphill, 44; Charles
P. Hamilton, 39; H. Myron Talcott, 39; John B. Hays, 33.
Second Ballot for Judicial Council Membership
Robert K. Sweet, Jr. (Southern New England) asked a question
about the number of black candidates for membership on the
Judicial Council; the Chair replied that he could not answer the
question, and that the rules called for the election to proceed
without discussion or comment. The Secretary gave instructions
for the taking of the second ballot.
Shirley M. Marsh (Nebraska) asked a question about the
invahd ballots reported from the first ballot; the Chair and the
Secretary answered. Bob R. Martin (North Georgia) made a sug-
gestion as to the method to be used in marking the ballots, and the
method he suggested was approved by vote of the Conference.
William Hemphill, Jr. (Peninsula) asked a question about the
ballot; the Chair answered. John P. Miles (Little Rock) made a
comment about the ballot distribution process; the Secretar}^
responded.
After ascertaining that all of the ballots had been collected, the
Chair declared the ballot closed.
Commission on Central Conference Affairs
The Chair asked if the Conference would grant the privilege of
the floor to Bishop Ole E. Borgen (Northern Europe Central
Conference), chairperson of the Commission on Central Confer-
ence Affairs. It was granted by vote of the Conference. Bishop
Borgen asked all of the delegates from annual conferences in
Central Conferences to stand and be recognized, and they were
greeted with applause.
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Report No. 27
Bishop Borgen called on Adam Kuczma (Poland) for presenta-
tion of the report. Mr. Kuczma explained that the Commission
was recommending nonconcurrence because the authority re-
quested in the petition was already granted in Par. 638.9 of the
1980 Discipline; the report was adopted (see page 520).
Report No. 28
Max A. Bailor (Sierra Leone) presented the report, on the
subject of powers of Central Conferences. The committee
recommendation was for nonconcurrence, and the report was
adopted (see page 520).
Request for Additional Information
James H. Laue (Missouri East) asked if additional information
could be given about the contents of the petitions with which the
Conference was being asked to nonconcur in these reports.
Bishop Borgen explained that the petition addressed in Report
No. 27 requested authority for Central Conferences to organize
Committees on Episcopacy. The petition addressed in Report
No. 28 requested authority to use other systems for the salary
plans in annual conferences in Central Conferences. In both
cases, it was the Commission's judgment that the authority
requested already existed in Par. 638.9 of the 1980 Book of
Discipline, and the Commission had thus recommended non-
concurrence with the petitions.
Report No. 29
Bishop Borgen explained that the report dealt with a proposed
constitutional amendment which would extend to other Christian
communions the opportunity to enter into concordat agreements
with The United Methodist Church, similar to those which were
already possible with autonomous Methodist churches. He noted
that the Legislative Committee on Conferences had also
discussed this proposal, and that both that committee and this
Commission were recommending nonconcurrence.
Leigh Roberts (Wisconsin): This is an important issue and I believe should not
pass by the General Conference without noting it and seriously considering it. This
particular matter comes from the General Commission on Christian Unity and
Interrehgious Concerns. What it calls for is making it possible, if the amendment
were passed and the Constitution so altered, it would make it possible for The
United Methodist Church and its General Conference to seat representatives of
other Christian communions at this Conference with voice and vote. And,
correspondingly, the seating of United Methodists at the corresponding highest
body of those specific conferences.
There has been legislation proposed at a number of points in the Discipline by
the General Commission, namely legislation for the annual conference, legislation
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that might permit membership in general agencies. It appears to me that we
should, as a General Conference, in the light of our ecumenical movement, of our
participation in COCU, to move forward by adopting the particular legislation
Any concordat that was reached would still require approval bv a subsequent
General Conference, and the specifics could be acted on at that time. I would move
Its adoption.
Boh E. Waters (Texas) spoke in support of the Commission's
recommendation. C. Vernon Bigler (Western New York) spoke
against it. Kay Althouse (East Ohio) supported it. L. Carroll
Yingling (Baltimore) opposed it. RobeH F. Lundy (Holston)
spoke in favor of it.
Bishop Borgen: We strongly affirm our ecumenical relationships. That is not the
question at stake here. It is a question of how we practice this. It was the feeling of
the Commission on Central Conference Affairs that this was not the proper wav of
strengthemng our relationships. In our ecumenical relationships we will find that
as a denomination we should have a strong identitv in order to have something to
contribute to the ecumenical fellowship, and as a deliberate body, passing
^gislation that has no effect whatsoever on such possible members of the General
Conference, we find that this is in a sense not quite as meaningful as we would like
for our relationships wth the other denominations and churches to be. And we feel
that with the good leadership we have in our ecumenical affairs, other and better
ways could be devised which would lead us into closer fellowship with the other
churches. And therefore, we strongly recommend that you support our vote of
nonconcurrence.
The Commission's nonconcurrence recommendation was ap-
proved (see page 520).
Report No. 13
Bishop Borgen presented the report, consisting of a recommen-
dation of nonconcurrence on an "enabHng act for autonomous
affiliated structure and request to become an affiliated autono-
mous church."
Bishop Borgen: There has been passed around some information which is at the
best not complete and also faulty. The first is namelv this— we are not discussing
autonomy or not autonomy for the Philippines. The question is whether the proper
petition from the proper authorities in the Philippines has been filed with the
General Conference. The Philippines Conference asked for an enabling act in 1972
and did not use it. They requested a renewed enabling act in 1976 and didn't use it.
bo in 1980 nothing happened at all at this General Conference. There was no report
no request for renewal on the enabling act. As of today the Commission on Central
Conference Affairs and the General Conference have received no communication
whatsoever from the Central Conference as such in the Philippines. And since thi.
autonomy concerns not one annual conference within the Central Conference but
concerns the whole Central Conference, that will be the proper bodv to submit such
a request. I repeat, nobody in the Central Conference has submitted such
information or request to us.
Furthermore, there have been serious questions raised about the validitv of the
%otes, and 1 have received correspondence from persons in the Philippines who
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point out in detail that there has been inaccurate voting, more members voting
than there were members in the conference. In one conference all deacons and
deaconesses and whatever have you have voted, and as a result, this person
seriously questioned the validity of the ballot. Now some of these were taken one
more time, and as far as I have been able to ascertain, these were done and
performed in the proper way.
But then there is a problem also with that. At least one of the conferences voted
after the enabling act for the quadrennium 1976-80 expired, namely, in 1981. So
there is a question also of the validity of these second votes. Furthermore the
Discipline, if you have it before you, you can look up 11649. In it it states the
procedure. They have attempted to fulfill what is in the first paragraph before
number 1. For they have received no correspondence or records of any kind of
information indicating that points 1, 2 and 4 having been completed. Therefore, for
these reasons and perhaps more, we found that we could not be very
obligated — not to receive this and discuss the merits of the proposition since for all
these reasons, it was improperly before us and that was the reason for the
nonconcurrence.
You are not voting against autonomy. We are not recommending autonomy or
not, but we find that we do not have a proper legal petition and request from the
central conference before us and therefore this action.
Leo Constantino (Northern Illinois) moved "that the 1984
General Conference receive the vote of approval by the
Philippines Central Conference and the ratification votes of the
six annual conferences in compliance with Par. 649 of the 1980
Discipline, and for the Philippines Central Conference to proceed
to fulfill the requirements in Par. 649.1, .2, and .3, for final
approval by the 1988 General Conference upon completion of the
disciplinary provisions." He spoke in support of his motion. It was
agreed that his motion would be treated as a substitute for the
Commission report.
Lydia S. Aherrera (Phihppines): This is an item for information. Bishop and
members of the General Conference. The Philippine delegates from the Philippine
Central Conference support Report No. 13 of the General Conference Commission
on Central Conference Affairs. We propose nonconcurrence through a petition for
affiliated autonomy by one annual conference for the entire Philippine Central
Conference.
Our reasons for supporting nonconcurrence are as follows: (1) The 1980 session of
the Philippine Central Conference did not ask for affiliated autonomy nor did it
send any such request to this General Conference in Baltimore. One annual
conference may have requested affiliated autonomy in its 1983 session for the
entire Philippine Central Conference, and such a request was received by the
General Conference's Commission on Central Conference Affairs. We believe that
such a request from one annual conference presuming to speak for the other five
annual conferences and for an entire Central Conference, is highly irregular to say
the least.
(2) We understood that the Philippine Central Conference voted for affiliated
autonomy in 1976; however, the vote by the annual conference that is ratifying this
motion came under legal question. Tliey were declared virtually invalid by the
coordinating council of the Central Conference by the duly authorized — not to act
on behalf of the Central Conference between its sessions. When it requested the
annual conference to take another ratifying vote, the second ratifying vote was not
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completed by the annual conferences at the time the enabling act expired in 1981
We urge you, brothers and sisters, of the General Conference to be patient and
let us not do anythmg here that will divide our church in the Philippines.
R. Randy Day (New York) sought to speak in favor of the
substitute, but the Chair ruled that one speech on each side had
been heard, and that, under the rule adopted by the Conference
It should be put to a vote. Vilem Schneeberger (Czechoslovakia)
asked for clarification as to the source of the two petitions
addressed by the report. Bishop Borgen replied that one was
signed by two individuals and the other was from one of the six
annual conferences in the Philippines Central Conference The
substitute was defeated.
/. Fay Cleveland (Western New York) spoke in favor of the
Commission's recommendation. John SchwieheH (Oregon-Idaho)
sought to introduce a motion of referral to the Judicial Council
but the Chair ruled that the motion would not be in order until the
Conference had acted on the report. John P. Miles (Little Rock)
moved the previous question, and the motion was adopted. The
Commission's recommendation of nonconcurrence was adopted
(see page 516). ^
Mr. SchwieheH moved "that the General Conference direct the
Judicial Council to conduct a full judicial inquiry into the dispute
over votes relating to the autonomy for the Philippines United
Methodist Church and to certify its findings to the parties
involved in the dispute." The Chair ruled that the issue was a
matter for the Central Conference to resolve, and that Mr
bchwiebert's motion was not in order.
Question Regarding Report No. 8
In relation to Report No. 8, which was included on the Consent
Calendar, Victor W. Goldschmidt (North Indiana) asked whether
there was a provision for the Council of Bishops, to whom the
petitions were referred, to report back to the 1988 General
Conference. Bishop Borgen reported that there was no specific
provision for that in the report.
Committee on Discipleship Report No. 39— Consideration
Resumed
The Chair called for resumption of the consideration of
Committee on Discipleship Report No. 39 (authorization of a
hymnal revision committee), which had been intermpted by an
order of the day in the morning session (see pages 307-308).
Appeal on a Ruling of the Chair
Ignacio Castuera (Pacific and Southwest) appealed the Chair's
i-uling that Mr. Schwiebert's motion of referral to the Judicial
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Council was out of order (see above). The ruling of the Chair was
sustained by vote of the Conference.
Committee on Discipleship Report No. 39
The Secretary explained the parliamentary situation existing
at the time the consideration of the report was interrupted. C.
David Lundquist (West Michigan) moved, as a substitute for Mr.
Tmdeau's amendment, the following: "The hymnal committee
shall be instructed to respect the language of traditional hymns
contained in the present United Methodist hymnal, but may also
include alternate texts for the same hymn tunes in instances
determined by the committee." He spoke in support of his
substitute.
Judy Smith (Oregon-Idaho) spoke against the substitute and in
favor of Mr. Tmdeau's amendment. Mr. Morgan sought to
accept the substitute on behalf of the committee, but the Chair
ruled that the Conference should decide. Howard L. Daughen-
baugh (Central Illinois) asked a question. The Chair ruled that
the question was in the nature of debate and was not in order. Mr.
Lundquist's substitute was put to a vote and was adopted as the
substitute for Mr. Tmdeau's amendment.
Frank L. Dorsey (Kansas East) sought to introduce an
amendment, but the Chair ruled that the Conference was still in
the process of voting on the inclusion of Mr. Lundquist's
substitute in the report. The substitute was adopted.
Julius A. Archibald, Jr. (Troy) moved to amend Mr. Lund-
quist's language as just adopted by substituting "hymns, acts of
praise, and other aids for the ordering of worship" for "hymns."
He spoke in support of his amendment.
Benny Young (Virginia) moved to suspend the rules in order to
declare the report perfected and proceed to the debate. The
motion was adopted by the required two-thirds vote. Douglas F.
Verdin (New York) sought to introduce a substitute, but the
Chair ruled that it would not be in order because of the adoption
of Mr. Young's motion. Mr. Archibald's amendment was
defeated.
The Chair called for debate on the report as a whole. Porter J.
Womeldorff (Central Illinois) spoke in support of the report, but
asked that the committee also give consideration to inclusion of a
youth section in the hymnal. Peggy Coates (Texas) spoke against
the report. A. Philip Holtsford (Northern Illinois) asked a
question about the content of the proposed hymnal; the Chair
responded. Thelma Johnson (West Ohio) supported the report.
Roy I. Sano (California-Nevada) asked a question regarding
worship materials to be included in the hymnal. Mr. Morgan
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explained that the contents of the hymnal would be recommended
by the committee which would be authorized by this report, and
those recommendations would be before the 1988 General
Conference for final action. Lamrence Bauman (North Georgia)
spoke against the report. Jo Anne Wilshusen (Southwest Texas)
spoke m favor of it. Ken Weatherford (North Georgia) asked a
question; the Chair responded. At the request of Lowen V. Kruse
(Nebraska), the Secretary read a portion of the report as
amended.
Mr. Morgan made the final statement on behalf of the
committee in support of the report. The report was adopted and
then was referred to the General Council on Finance and
Admmistration in keeping with the rules of the Conference (see
pages 1139-1142).
Committee on Discipleship Report No. 60, Calendar No 578
Mr. Morgan called on Mark Trotter (Pacific and Southwest) for
presentation of the report, which would authorize the Council of
Bishops to constitute a "committee on our theological task" (see
page 1158).
Mr. Trotter: The committee recommends to the General Conference that the
Council of Bishops constitute a committee on the theological task representative of
the whole church to prepare a new statement that will reflect the needs of the
church and report to the 1988 General Conference. It further recommends that
upon passage of the above this matter be referred to GCFA for funding The deluge
of petitions received by our subcommittee was aimed at amending 'm Section 3 in
the Discipline, entitled "Our Theological Task." Section 3 is not a creed as' it
seemed to have been interpreted by so many people in the church, nor is it a
theological manifesto as such. Therefore it does not take amending verv graciouslv
nor as a contextual statement we felt should it be amended. It stands on its own as
a statement of where the church was in its theological dialogue in 1972— an attempt
at consensus at that time, not on the belief of all Methodists, but on how Methodists
do theology based on our tradition.
We feel that the time has properly come in 1984 to continue that conversation on
our theological task, our unique way of doing theolog>' as Methodist Christians. We
believe that we find ourselves in a situation in the church today as evidenced in
large part by the flood of petitions that came to us. numbering in the hundreds
taced wnth new questions, or at least new ways of asking old questions dealing
primarily with these three issues found in thai theological statement-
1) the significance and proper use of the so-called Methodist quadrilateral- 2) the
proper understanding of the catholic spirit, which is often spoken of today as
pluralism; and 3) the contribution that United Methodism can make to\he
ecumenical-theological conversation. We believe that such a revised statement for
the 1988 Discipline would help focus our mission as a church, would be a practical
resource in sanctification for all United Methodists, and the appropriate continuing
theolo ^° '"^^^'"^ ^""^ reformulate its understanding of how to do
Louise Branscomb (North Alabama) asked whether the
legislative committee intended for the Council of Bishops to be
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the committee or to select a committee; Mr. Trotter replied that
the committee intended the latter.
/, Kenneth Forbes (South Indiana) moved to amend the report
such that the task would be assigned to the Council of Bishops,
with no charge upon the Church. He spoke in support of his
amendment. H. Myron Talcott (Wisconsin) spoke against it.
Mr. Trotter opposed the amendment on behalf of the committee.
The amendment was defeated.
Roberto Escamilla (Southwest Texas) moved to amend the
first sentence of the report, following the words "needs of the
church," by adding "define the scope of our Wesleyan tradition in
the context of our contemporary world." He spoke in support of
his amendment. Mr. Trotter expressed willingness to accept it on
behalf of the committee but the Chair stated that it should be
voted by the Conference. The amendment was adopted.
Jack N. VanStone (South Indiana) moved to refer the report to
a study commission approved earher by the Conference. He
spoke in support of the referral. Charles 0. Dundas (Minnesota)
spoke against it. The motion to refer was defeated.
John P. Miles (Little Rock) moved to suspend the mles and
order the previous question on all before the Conference. The
motion was adopted. Mr. Trotter made the final statement in
support of the report. The report was adopted (see page 1158).
Procedural Matters
Ernest Crouch (Tennessee) requested that a calendar listing
the reports to be considered at Wednesday's session be prepared
and placed before the delegates at this evening's session. Virgil
Bjork, on behalf of the Committee on Calendar, explained the
difficulties that would be involved in doing that.
Ray Cox, Jr. (South Georgia) asked when a specific report
might be considered; Mr. Bjork answered.
Rules Suspensions
Don L. Riggin (Little Rock) moved to suspend Rule 6, in order to
delete the requirement that the presiding officer repeat the names
of delegates after they are recognized; the motion was defeated.
John D. Varner (Western Pennsylvania) moved to suspend the
rules such that opening statements introducing reports would be
limited to five minutes. The motion to suspend the rules was
adopted. The five-minute limitation on statements introducing
reports was then also adopted.
Motion Regarding Agenda
John T. King (Southwest Texas) moved to instmct the
Committee on Agenda to revise the agenda for Thursday and
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Friday by setting the time for the worship service at 8 a.m. and
for the morning plenaiy sessions at 8:30 a.m. He spoke in support
of his motion. Asbury Lenox, on behalf of the Committee on
Agenda, reported that the committee was already planning to
extend the afternoon sessions beginning on Wednesday. Torrey
A. Kaatz (West Ohio) asked a question; the Chair responded. Mr.
King's motion was adopted.
Receiving of Reports
Riley B. Case (North Indiana): Point of clarification. I was a little bit concerned
in the last discussion over the interpretation that was being given to the Inclusive
Language Study Report and the implications for that, not only for the hymnal but
for the church. Is it not helpful for us to realize the difference between adopting a
report and receiving a report? Is it not so that when we have received the report,
nothing is directed? Nothing is mandated. Rather, there is a study that is placed
before us that we might be sensitive to inclusive language. Therefore, even though
I was one who argued against that report, I am willing to work with it and study it.
But I am trying to urge those of the people of the churches that are in my district,
and others that I know, to make that distinction. We received a report, and I think
that's greatly different from adopting a report.
Legislative Committee on Church and Society — Report on
Conciliation Ministries
Richard S. Parker (New York), chairperson of the legislative
committee, moved the suspension of the rules in order to report
the committee's recommendation on a resolution printed on page
H-U of the Advance Edition of the Daily Christian Advocate,
entitled "Conciliation Ministries." The committee was recom-
mending concurrence, but its report had not yet been printed.
Judith C. Hill (Central Pennsylvania) presented the report,
including some editorial corrections to the report as printed.
Gladys M. Fitts (Tennessee) asked a question; the Chair
answered. J. Kenneth Forbes (South Indiana) moved that the
resolution be referred to the General Board of Church and
Society. He spoke in support of his motion. Bradley F. Watkins
(Central Illinois) spoke against it. Mr. Parker, speaking on behalf
of the committee, opposed referral. The motion to refer was
adopted (see pages 893-896).
Mr. Parker reported that the committee had two other items
involving funding, but they were not printed and were too
complicated to read to the Conference.
Closing
Norman Simmons (Kansas East) asked a question about the
funding of the study commissions established by the Conference.
Ewing T. Wayland (General Secretary, General Council on
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Finance and Administration) responded. L. E. Crowson (West
Virginia) asked a question about a specific legislative committee
report. Mr. Bjork (Committee on Calendar) and Carolyn Oehler
(Northern Illinois) answered.
The Secretary made announcements. Bishop Wakadilo (Africa
Central Conference) gave the benediction and the session was
adjourned.
SEVENTH DAY, TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1984
EVENING SESSION
Opening
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
convened in the evening session of Tuesday, May 8, 1984, at 7:30
p.m. in the Civic Center Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, with
Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp (Illinois Area) presiding. Following the
singing of a hymn, the Conference was led in an opening prayer
by Bishop Emilio deCarvalho (Africa Central Conference).
Report on Second Ballot for Judicial Council Membership
The Chair reported the results of the second ballot for Judicial
Council membership as follows: ballots cast, 947; invalid ballots,
17; valid ballots, 930; needed to elect, 466. On the lay ballot,
Elizabeth Gundlach received 523 votes and was elected. The
remainder of the lay ballot was reported as follows: James M.
DoUiver, 429; Terry Sanford, 409; Willard H. Douglas, Jr., 357;
Florence E. Freeman, 210; Foy C. Campbell, 176; Crisolito
Pascual, 129; Thomas M. Reavley, 124; Clifford B. Aguilar, 111;
Don L. Riggin, 95; Thomas P. Moore, 79; Joe E. Covington, 23;
Byron Hayes, Jr., 17.
On the clergy ballot there were no elections; the results were
as follows: Albert W. Sweazy, 375; Gene E. Sease, 252; C. Ebb
Munden, 217; Susan M. Morrison, 186; E. Dale Dunlap, 177;
Robert H. Spain, 136; Donna T. Mortonstout, 110; Alvin J.
Lindgren, 105; Garnett M. Wilder, 65; John V. Moore, 49;
P. Boyd Mather, 32; William Hemphill, 25; Thomas Whitehead,
25; Robert P. Ward, 22; Charles P. Hamilton, 19; John B.
Hays, 17.
Third Ballot for Judicial Council Membership
The Secretary gave instructions for the taking of the ballot.
Charles P. Hamilton (Florida) asked to withdraw his name from
consideration. David E. Chaney (Northern Illinois) sought
recognition for a matter of privilege, but the Chair asked that it
be held until the balloting was completed. When the ballots had
been collected, the Chair declared the ballot closed.
Mr. Chaney made a statement asking that the distinction
between ordained and unordained persons be denoted by use of
the terms "clergy" and "lay," rather than "ministers" and "lay
persons," since all in the Church are in a mutual ministr>\
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General Council on Ministries Report No. 11 (see page 649)
The Chair called on Bishop Dwight E. Loder, president of the
General Council on Ministries, for reports from that Council.
Bishop Loder introduced Report No. 11, "Resolution on the
Bicentennial Committee," and requested that the privilege of the
floor be granted to Bishop D. Frederick Wertz for presentation of
the report; it was granted by vote of the Conference.
Bishop Wertz: Bishop Hodapp, my dear friends, thank you for the opportunity
to come once again and talk to you about the bicentennial. The United Methodist
Church has been interested in preparations for the bicentennial since 1976. At that
time the General Conference established a Planning Commission. It reported to
the General Conference in 1980 at which time a Bicentennial Commission was
estabHshed, and we are in the act of celebrating the Bicentennial of Methodism in
America.
We have a grand history, and we are claiming the past. We have been doing that
in a variety of ways across the church, and we have done it in some verj' specific
ways here in Baltimore at this General Conference. It is a noble tradition and we
are part of an endless line of splendor. But we are also celebrating our present, and
in that condition clear across the church there have been observances of varieties of
kinds, some of them purely United Methodist, but some of them pan-Methodist,
involving other Methodist bodies as well as The United Methodist Church.
And you have been a part of that. You have been helping it to happen in your own
annual conferences, in your own local churches, and there have been some
resources prepared to help you do that — resources like "From the Word Go," a
motion picture film prepared in cooperation with the Bicentennial Commission and
funded in cooperation with the program agencies of the church. There has been a
study book prepared as well, and you will want to give special attention to that
study book in your own local situation as you share in the celebration of this
bicentennial. We have also been concerned about challenging the future, and in
some of the actions which have taken place right here in this General Conference,
you have made the commitment of United Methodist people to the future — a
commitment to extend the Kingdom in terms of our evangelistic thrust, a
commitment to be engaged in ministries of social action and concern in every local
congregation across the land and around the world, in the commitment of our funds
in order that the Word might be proclaimed and the gospel heard all over the earth.
So we've been engaged in claiming the past, celebrating the present and
challenging the future.
Bishop Wertz called attention to the report as printed in the
Advance Edition of the Daily Christian Advocate; he noted that
recommendation #2 as originally printed was no longer before
the Conference because of earlier action on the missional
priority.
Legislative Committee on Council on Ministries Report No. 9,
Calendar No. 229
Carolyn H. Oehler (Northern Illinois), chairperson of the
committee, presented the report, consisting of the legislative
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committee's recommendation for concurrence with GCOM Re-
port No. 11. The report was adopted (see pages 649, 1525).
General Council on Ministries Report No. 51
Bishop Loder called on Norman E. Demire (West Ohio),
General Secretary of GCOM, for presentation of the report,
which dealt with the Pan-Methodist Bicentennial (see page 696).
Mr. Dewire outlined the contents of the report as printed.
Committee on Council on Ministries Report No. 25, Calendar
No. 442
Ms. Oehler presented the legislative committee report, which
recommended concurrence with GCOM Report No. 51. Jack
Meadors (South Carolina) asked about the estimated cost of the
proposed Pan-Methodist Commission.
Mr. Dewire: The Commission will be created by the Councils of Bishops of the
respective denominations. At this point there has been no budget drawTi for that
purpose. We cannot answer the question about the cost. Each of the General
Conferences of the five denominations are asked to pass this resolution, and then
through the Council of Bishops, they will develop the plan and the membership of
the commission and submit a budget back to the denominations.
The report was adopted (see page 1531).
Ms. Oehler moved that Calendar Nos. 229 and 442, as adopted,
be referred to the General Council on Finance and Administra-
tion for recommendations related to their financial implications.
The motion was adopted.
J. Kenneth Forbes (South Indiana), citing Plan of Organization
VIII, raised a point of order, claiming that the Conference had
acted improperly in approving General Council on Ministries
Report No. 51. The Chair ruled that the action referring the
report to GCFA met the requirements of the rules.
Reginald W. Ponder (North Carolina), observing that Ms.
Oehler, in her oral presentation of the report, had stated that the
committee recommendation was to "receive" the report, asked
the Chair to explain the difference between receiving a report
and concurrence with it. The Chair replied that, in his judgment,
the report had been referred to GCFA with the understanding
that the Conference concurred in it.
General Council on Ministries Report No. 18
Wesley Wulfkuhle (Kansas East) presented the report,
consisting of the Council's recommendations related to special
days (see page 678).
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Committee on Council on Ministries Report No. 15, Calendar
No. 432
Ms. Oehler presented the legislative committee report, which
contained revisions to the GCOM report which would add World
Order Sunday as a fifth special Sunday vvath offering, the offering
to be used for support of Peace with Justice ministries. She
presented an additional amendment to the legislative committee
report, substituting the phrase, "and after promotional expenses
have been deducted shall be distributed," for the words "for
distribution" in the last sentence of the additions proposed by
the committee.
Blaine E. Taylor (Southern New England) spoke in support of
the addition of World Order Sunday. There being no ftirther
debate, the legislative committee amendments were put to a vote
and were adopted.
C. Ebb Munden made the final statement in support of the
report on behalf of the General Council on Ministries. The report
was adopted and referred to the General Council on Finance and
Administration (see pages 565, 1527).
General Council on Ministries Report No. 38
Bishop Loder explained that this was a report on the Task
Force on Hispanic Language Resources (see page 691). He noted
that the related legislative committee report had not yet been
printed, and that a motion to suspend the rules would therefore
be necessary. Bruce P. Blake (Kansas West) moved the
suspension of the rules, and the motion was adopted. Mr. Blake
presented the content of the GCOM report as printed, explaining
that the GCOM proposal was to continue the work of the task
force within the work and the budget of the Council.
Committee on Council on Ministries Report No. 128, Calendar
No. 939
Forrest C. Stith (Baltimore) presented the legislative commit-
tee report; he explained that, when printed, it would recommend
concurrence with the GCOM report and the addition of a
resolution directing GCOM to coordinate the task force, with
membership from GCOM, the Rio Grande and Puerto Rico
Annual Conferences, MARCHA (the National Hispanic United
Methodist Caucus), and representatives from the general
program agencies.
Mr. Blake: I would like to raise the issue concerning cost effectiveness. We
believe we've been effective for six years in working on this task. We know that
increased membership can increase effectiveness. But the GCOM does not concur
with the amendment because we are not sure it is cost effective to add additional
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members to this task. And so our proposal is without the additional members that
the amendment is calling for. We do not believe it is necessary to accomplish the
task.
Roberto Escamilla (Southwest Texas) spoke in support of the
legislative committee amendment and also urged that there be
consultation with Hispanics in Latin America, in order to
facilitate sharing of resources. Mr. Stith made a final statement
on behalf of the legislative committee, in support of its
amendment to the GCOM report.
Paul Talcott (Wisconsin) asked a question about the procedure
being followed; the Chair explained that the mles provide for the
two general councils to report directly to the Conference, with
any legislative committee recommendations being treated as
amendments.
Mr. Blake made a final statement against the committee
amendment, on behalf of GCOM. Oscar 0. Garza, IV (Rio
Grande) asked a question about the Hispanic membership of
GCOM; Mr. Blake answered. The legislative committee amend-
ment was defeated. General Council on Ministries Report No. 38
was then adopted (see pages 691, 1582).
Reginald W. Ponder (North Carolina): Bishop, I'd like for you to interpret the
vote we just took. The motion was made to receive, and as I understand Robert's
Rules of Order, a motion to receive neither gives concurrence or nonconcurrence to
a matter. It just puts it before the house.
Bishop Loder stated that the recommendation was for
concurrence with the recommendation of GCOM, in order that
the report be received and referred to the General Council on
Finance and Administration. The Chair ruled that the vote
signified that the Conference favored the report, but that its
action was not final until the Conference heard and acted on the
recommendation from GCFA. Mr. Ponder requested that
henceforth presenters ask the Conference to concur or noncon-
cur, not to "receive" a report. Bishop Loder pointed out that,
since the Conference defeated the legislative committee amend-
ment, there was no need for this report to be referred to GCFA.
General Council on Ministries Report No. 8
Mr. Dewire presented the report, entitled "Resolution and
Report from the Infant Formula Task Force" (see pages 581-612).
After reviewing the content of the report, he asked that the
privilege of the floor be gi*anted to J. Philip Wogaynan, who had
chaired the task force; it was granted by vote of the Conference.
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Mr. Wogaman explained that the legislative committee would
recommend amendments to Resolution A in the report, and that
the task force was in agreement with those amendments.
Mr. Wogaman: The important change to which I referred is the suspension of
the Nestle boycott by the International Nestle Boycott Committee and by the
General Board of Church and Society and the General Board of Global Ministries.
This event means that we can all celebrate an important accomplishment together
and put the confrontations of the past behind us. In its amended form the proposed
resolution on Infant Formula seeks to do that. In light of the accomplishments of
the past quadrennium we believe it appropriate now for our own task force to be
terminated, making this one of the few times in United Methodist history when
anything of that sort has occurred. At the same time there is need for follow
through with the Nestle Company and with the three American companies, and
especially with the three American companies, which at this moment lag somewhat
behind the accomplishments of Nestle.
We believe this work should now pass to the General Board of Church and
Society vdth the request that it establish a new task force keeping faith with the
process set in motion by the 1980 General Conference. Earlier we had suggested a
more elaborate transition since the General Board of Church and Society at that
time was still engaged in the Nestle boycott. That problem is largely gone now
since the Board has suspended that boycott. We are unanimous in our belief that
the transition should occur immediately.
There is one further point, however, which should be dravra to your attention. If
the General Board of Church and Society or General Board of Global Ministries
should wish to reinstate the boycott, which would be possible, if the Nestle
Company should turn its back upon the commitment, we think it only fair to the
large body of United Methodists who have supported our work and our
recommendations to require that such a decision should be reviewed by the
organization to which we reported during the quadrennium, the GCOM. Even a
fully legitimate decision to reinstate the Nestle boycott could otherwise be
regarded by many people within and beyond the church as a kind of betrayal of the
process undertaken through the past quadrennium. On the other hand, such a
decision, if necessary, and if ratified by the GCOM, would then carry the moral
weight of the whole church.
We do not propose that as a requirement for any other kind of action related to
other companies or other situations. It is specifically limited to this one case.
Respecting the other resolution dealing with boycotts themselves, we feel it is
time for the church to formulate with great care, and involving as many people as
possible throughout the church, a discussion of the situations requiring use of the
extreme measure of the economic boycott. And so we are proposing that
resolution, noting that that resolution also will constitute the working guidelines
for the church through this quadrennium. And for that reason we have felt that
economic boycotts should be marked off as last resort kinds of measures.
Now, my friends, it is sometimes risky and sometimes a pretentious thing for the
church to venture into social controversy. We can be wrong about many things, and
even when we are right the world will be quick to sense it if our spirit is not that of
our Lord. But if there is one thing our experience over the past four years
underscores, it is that the world of commerce and politics and social conflict
urgently needs the ministry of the church. Uniquely among the world's institutions
we can speak the word of judgment and the word of reconciliation in such a way that
the two are truly one. When that word is spoken out of the integrity of our faith,
and out of responsible grappling with facts, we can help create new and
constructive possibilities. When the church acts with knowledge and with integrity
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in addressing the great issues of the day, it earns the respect and sometimes the
allegiance of those who are caught up in the world's struggles.
When the gospel is thus made relevant to the currents of the age, the church is
engaged in a very important form of evangelism. We ask your support of these
resolutions and their implementation, not because the Infant Formula issue is the
only issue facing humanity or because it is the most important one, but because we
can, by bringing this work to successful completion, help to model what can be done
in other areas, giving further hope to people who want to believe that there is a
force in this world that can help bring justice and reconciliation from beyond this
world. Thank you.
Committee on Council on Ministries Report No. 10, Calendar
No. 230
Ms. Oehler presented the report, consisting of legislative
committee amendments to the GCOM report (see page 1526).
Donald J. Cunningham (California-Nevada) asked a question as
to the meaning of the first amendment proposed by the legislative
committee; Ms. Oehler responded. Robert F. Trost (Troy)
suggested an editorial change, and Ms. Oehler accepted it. The
amendments proposed by the legislative committee were adopt-
ed.
Juanita M. Gillaspie (Kansas West) asked a question about the
time alloted presenters of reports; the Chair answered. K. June
Goldman (Iowa) made a suggestion regarding the preparation of a
condensed version of the report.
James Lawson (Pacific and Southwest): I want to raise a number of cautions: (1)
As a member of the 1980 General Conference I voted against the creation of this
task force and the interference in a boycott without having done, in the first
instance, thorough preparation in the light of the many denominations and annual
conferences that found it necessary to begin to move. As one who has some
awareness of the whole history of nonviolent struggle, that, in my own judgment,
was a demerit and not a merit. (2) I want to raise the caution that the issue for the
boycott ought to be a whole understanding of nonviolent action and theology and
thought, for a boycott is but one instrument of nonviolent action, and that that
theme of nonviolent awareness ought to clearly be a part of any effort to even think
about any sort of boycott, and finally (3) I want to insist that, according to the
Children's Defense Fund of Washington, D.C., 17 million children in the first year
of life will die in this year of 1984 because of malnutrition and hunger. We must not
pat ourselves on the back too much about having effectively dealt with a huge
corporate structure, and we must be aware of the fact that we will need to watch,
for the children are still dying in the world today.
John P. Miles (Little Rock) moved that the rules be suspended
for the purpose of ordering the previous question; the motion was
adopted. P. Boyd Mather (Iowa) asked about the constitutionali-
ty of a provision in the report as amended which would give the
(General Council on Ministries authority over any attempt by
another general agency to reinstate the Nestle boycott. The
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Chair ruled that, if adopted by the General Conference, the
provision would stand unless overruled by the Judicial Council.
General Council on Ministries Report No. 8 was adopted as
amended. Bishop Loder expressed appreciation to Dr. Wogaman
and other Infant Formula Task Force members who were
present: Mildred Randall, Paul Minus, Ignacio Castuera, Bishop
Dale White, and Norman Deurire. Ms. Oehler moved referral to
the General Council on Finance and Administration, and the
report was referred.
World Order Sunday Offering for 1984
Richard 0. Truitt (Wisconsin) moved that, in accord with the
action of the General Conference to receive a special offering on
World Order Sunday during 1985-1988, annual conferences be
encouraged to promote such an offering in 1984. He spoke in
support of his motion, and it was adopted.
Procedural Motion
James W, Anderson (East Ohio) moved to amend the rules such
that, when a report is presented on the floor and there are no
speeches against the report, the presenter of the report not be
given the opportunity to speak. He spoke in support of his
motion, and it was adopted by the required two-thirds majority.
Matter of Privilege
As a matter of privilege, Don L. Riggin (Little Rock) requested
and was granted time to read the following letter into the record:
DeWayne Woodring
Chair, General Conference Committee, 1984
Dear Mr. Woodring:
As a person with handicapping conditions, it has come to my attention through a
variety of personal and relational incidents that more detail and concern needs to be
shown toward the General Conference experiences of persons with handicapping
conditions. Much has been done to make the Baltimore experience a positive one for
persons with handicapping conditions; however, attention to the following would
enable them to be fully integrated into our future experiences.
Having served on past General Conference site teams, I would suggest that:
1) a "walk through" of all facilities with General Conference committees and local
committees be conducted in the early planning stages with persons of varying
handicapping conditions (include some pages, ushers, etc.).
2) proper parking facilities for those driving to General Conference — local
delegates or visitors with handicapping conditions.
3) wheelchairs available for those unable to walk long distances.
4) adequate seating for those with handicapping conditions in an accessible and
safe area (safety for those in wheelchairs is a major need; bishops and their wives
should be included in this concern).
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5) properly trained volunteers to assist persons with handicapping conditions as
they move from place to place (training is important to prevent injurj' from
improper handling).
6) information be made available in all prior literature stating procedures for
reserving wheelchairs, routes that are barrier- free for moving from location to
location; also information and signs for providing assistance to persons with
handicapping conditions should be visible for visitors and others who will not
receive preliminary notices (a list of accessible restaurants would be helpful).
7) proper transportation be made available for attending various conference
activities that are off site.
Please, help create an accessible environment for this minority group within the
general church. General Conference should encourage delegates to, upon their
return home, become advocates for the full integration of persons with
handicapping conditions into the life of the local church. The General Conference as
the incarnation of The United Methodist Church should model the type of behavior
and consideration that is right and just. In doing such, it will encourage those with
handicapping conditions to give of themselves to further the grov^th of the local and
general church. May we pledge ourselves to take the journey that Christ took.
Yours in Christ, Rheta Cohen-Stacy, member. General Board of Church and
Society.
Legislative Committee on Financial Administration Report
No. 13, Calendar No. 374
Mr. Bjork called for reports from the Legislative Committee
on Financial Administration, Barbara R. Thompson (Baltimore),
chairperson. Ms. Thompson called on Conrad M. Page, Jr.
(Central Pennsylvania), for presentation of the report. Mr. Page
explained that the report was a recommendation for nonconcur-
rence with petitions calling for the investment of pension funds in
the United Methodist Development Fund.
Mr. Page: There are four petitions involved. They relate to investment of
pension funds in the United Methodist Development Fund. By way of explanation
for those who are not aware, the General Board of Pensions is a trustee of funds
belonging to a host of lay employees as well as about 50,000 active and retired
clergy persons and their families. Our committee overwhelmingly felt that the
ethical and fiduciary responsibility of the General Board of Pensions is to produce
maximum benefits to the pension program participants and their beneficiaries.
The report was adopted (see page 1469).
Report No. 20, Calendar No. 381
Mr. Page explained that this was also a recommendation for
nonconcurrence with petitions related to the investment of
pension funds in various kinds of projects. The report was
adopted (see page 1477).
Report No. 19, Calendar No. 380
Mr. Page stated that this report also recommended noncon-
currence with four petitions asking the General Conference to
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direct certain actions regarding investment of pension funds by
the General Board of Pensions. Paul Talcott (Wisconsin) asked
for more specific information regarding the content of the
petitions.
Mr. Page: On Calendar No. 0380, as I say, there are four petitions involved.
Two of them, I believe, are identical and have to do with the investment policies of
the General Board of Pensions. Two of them, I beheve, would change the wording
of 111704, . . . from "encouraging the investments in certain institutions,
companies, etc." to "requiring the investments . . . ." Two of them would make
mandatory the investment statement there. Another refers to the Discipline, the
same paragraph, I believe, in the Discipline and indicates that persons should have
the freedom to determine in their own right whether they wish to participate in the
pensions program of The United Methodist Church. They would base this on the
investment policies of the General Board of Pensions. The last one would have to do
with, would direct the General Board of Pensions to withdraw all funds invested in
corporations directly involved in design or manufacture of nuclear weapons and/or
nuclear weapons systems and would direct that this be completed by January 1,
1985, and withdrawal be monitored by a duly authorized group from either the
General Board of Global Ministries, the General Board of Church and Society, or
the General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns.
Beth Capen (New York) spoke against the committee's
recommendation of nonconcurrence. The report was adopted (see
page 1477).
Referral to Commission on the General Conference
John F. Walker (Little Rock) moved that the letter written by
Rheta Cohen-Stacy, as read into the record earlier in the session
by Don Riggin (see above), be forwarded to the Commission on
the General Conference. The motion was adopted.
Report No. 41, Calendar No. 402
Ms. Thompson presented the report, explaining that it
recommended nonconcurrence with petitions containing requests
for disciplinary changes to enable various ways by which local
churches or annual conferences may designate the extent to
which their World Service apportionment would be distributed to
general agencies. The report was adopted (see page 1485).
Report No. 5, Calendar No. 149
Ms. Thompson explained that the report was a recommenda-
tion for nonconcurrence with petitions calling for changes in Par.
906.13. The report was adopted (see page 1444).
Questions Regarding Reports
Lester L. Moore (Iowa) noted that Report No. 41 as printed
called for "nonconcurrence with the petitions and the following
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substitute for the petitions"; he asked for clarification as to
whether, in adopting the report, the Conference had concurred
with the substitute printed in the report. Ms. Thompson
explained that the Conference had voted nonconcurrence both
with the petitions and with the substitute.
In relation to Report No. 5, Lycurgus M. Starkey (Missouri
East) asked for clarification as to the action taken. The Chair
replied that the Conference had voted not to change the
Discipline.
Committee on Calendar — Consent Calendar Amendment
Mr. Bjork asked if the Conference was willing to extend the
time by one-half hour. J. R. Jackson (South Carolina) pointed out
that there were legislative committees which w^ere planning to
meet. Mr. Bjork moved the extension of the time. Charles W.
Eurey (Western North Carolina) spoke against the motion.
Donald J. Cunningham (California-Nevada) moved that the
session be adjourned. Elizabeth Sweet (Southern New England)
asked a question; the Chair answered. The motion to adjourn the
session was adopted.
Mr. Bjork moved that all calendar items receiving one
dissenting vote be placed on the Consent Calendar, and that the
process for lifting these items remain as specified in Rule 27.
Charles E. Ramsay (North Arkansas) asked a question; Mr.
Bjork answered. The motion was adopted. William G. Tnideau
(Alaska Missionary) raised a point of order, that Mr. Bjork's
motion and the vote on it came after the adoption of a motion to
adjourn the session. The Chair asked if the Conference would
vote to make its action in order, and it was so voted.
Closing
Bishop Edwin R. Garrison (Retired) gave the benediction, and
the session was adjourned.
EIGHTH DAY, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1984
MORNING SESSION
Opening
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
convened in the morning session of Wednesday, May 9, 1984, at
8:30 a.m. in the Civic Center Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, wath
Bishop Jack M. Tuell (Los Angeles Area) presiding.
Devotional Service
The worship service was conducted under the leadership of
Bishop Federico J. Pagura (Evangehcal Methodist Church in
Argentina), with Bishop Sante U. Barbieri (Retired) serving as
liturgist. Special music before and during the service was
provided by The Miracles, a choir from the Baddour Memorial
Center, Senatobia, Mississippi, under the direction of Sybil
Roberts Canon. Helen Gulden was the organist.
The service was opened with a responsive Call to Worship,
followed by the singing of the hymn, "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore
Thee." A responsive morning prayer followed, and the choir sang
an anthem. The Scripture was Isa. 32:1-8, 16-17; Matt. 12:14-21.
Bishop Pagura preached the devotional sermon, entitled, "Be-
hold, A King, My Servant." The Conference joined in an
Affirmation of Faith in litany form, followed by the singing of the
hymn, "Father Eternal, Ruler of Creation," and the benediction.
Bishop Tuell expressed appreciation to The Miracles.
Greetings from Latin American Bishops
The Chair asked if the Conference would grant the privilege of
the floor to hear a greeting from the bishops of the autonomous
Methodist churches of Latin America. It was granted by vote of
the Conference. Bishop Pagura introduced Bishop Rolando
Villena (Evangelical Methodist Church of Bohvia), who brought
the greeting, which was translated as follows:
Bishop Villena: As bishops representing the autonomous churches that make up
the Council of Evangelical Methodist Churches of Latin America, CIEMAL, we
would like to reach out to all of you with a warm greeting of peace. This is a great
historic occasion that has brought us together; it is historic because we Latin
American Methodists are seeing the confirmation of the faith proclaimed by
pioneer missionaries of The United Methodist Church that has brought forth much
fruit for our Lord Jesus Christ. Cherished sisters and brothers, we feel that we are
a part of the rich history of the last 100 years in which you were the protagonists of
a dynamic and growing Methodism on our own and other continents. During this
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time, the churches of Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Cuba have celebrated
their centennial of Methodist witness. Most recently as we have walked the trail of
our own autonomy, our churches have felt you to be very close in support,
encouragement, and prayer, through the General Board of Global Ministries. And
it is important we express our profound gratitude and appreciation. At this time we
wish to make our homage to the bicentennial of The United Methodist Church with
a presentation of this scepter of the Hila Goda, or Indian Chieftain, to this great
assembly by means of the president of the conference. This 201-year-old scepter,
one of the kind still used by the community leaders of the Quechua and Aymara
cultures of Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador, represents for those in authority the
symbol of unity on the basis of work, integrity, and honesty. We hope that you will
accept this as a symbol that we will continue in brotherhood and fellowship, seeking
faithfulness together to the gospel of Jesus Christ and discovering together the
prophetic witness of the Wesleyan tradition for our time. We pledge to continue to
pray and labor to sustain and strengthen our unity so that by that witness which we
share with all Christians throughout the world w-e can respond to the challenge of
Jesus Christ that all may be one in order that the world may believe.
Congratulations sisters and brothers of The United Methodist Church in this
bicentennial, congratulations Methodists of the entire world.
Bishop Tuell accepted the gift "with much thankfulness on the
part of all United Methodist people." Bishop Villena spoke words
of appreciation to the General Board of Global Ministries for their
role in providing translators, who made full participation of
non-English-speaking persons possible in this General Confer-
ence.
Committee on Agenda
Delton H. Krueger (Minnesota) presented the report; he moved
adoption of the agenda as printed, and it was adopted (see page
493). He announced the committee's tentative plan to devote the
Thursday morning session to reports of the General Council on
Finance and Administration.
Procedural Questions and Motions
Charles E. Ramsay (North Arkansas) asked a question about
the Consent Calendar; Virgil Bjork responded on behalf of the
Calendar Committee.
Frank L. Dorsey (Kansas East) moved that Bishop Pagura's
sermon be printed in the Daily Christian Advocate. The motion
was adopted. C. W. Hancock (South Georgia) asked a question
about the availability of the Episcopal and Laity Addresses; the
Secretary' responded.
Bonnie Totten (Central New York) noted a name correction for
the Hst of members on the Interjurisdictional Committee on
Episcopacy; the Chair asked that such corrections be directed to
the Secretary's office.
Foy Campbell (Alabama-West Florida) asked a question about
the seating of reserve delegates; the Secretary responded.
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Shepherd G. Harkness (East Ohio) sought to introduce a motion;
the Chair ruled that it was not in order at this time.
Jim Beal (North Arkansas) asked the Chair to clarify the
difference between receiving and adopting a report; the Chair
responded. John F. Walker sought to move referral of the
question to the Judicial Council, but the Chair suggested that he
bring his motion at a later time, when it was more carefully
framed.
Ballot for University Senate Membership — Declared Invalid
The Secretary gave instructions for the marking of the ballots.
Jack D. Heacock (Southwest Texas) asked a question; the
Secretary responded. William M. Harris (Southwest Texas)
suggested that the fact that the ballot identified who were
nominated by the Council of Bishops and who were nominated
from the floor was prejudicial. John E. Stumbo (Kansas East)
moved that the taking of the ballot be deferred until: (1) the ballot
was re-prepared without indicating the source of the nomina-
tions, and (2) there was clarification as to the number to be
elected. After examining a copy of the ballot, the Chair ruled it
invahd.
Thomas L. Cromwell (East Ohio) made reference to a previous
action of the Conference on the composition of the University
Senate. Theodore H. Walter (South Carolina) read from that
action, clarifying the number of persons to be elected by the
General Conference — four persons, two of whom were to be chief
executives of United Methodist-related higher education institu-
tions and two who were in other relevant positions in such
institutions.
Paul J. Meuschke (Western Pennsylvania) asked a question
about the effective date of the legislation Mr. Walter had cited;
the reply was that it had been voted to be effective immediately.
Gamett Wilder (North Georgia) requested that the Conference
be permitted to proceed with the taking of the ballot; the Chair
repeated his ruHng that the ballot, as printed, was invalid. Mr.
Wilder appealed the ruling of the Chair, but the Conference
sustained the Chair.
Committee on Calendar
Virgil V. Bjork, chairperson of the committee, directed the
Conference's attention to Consent Calendar No. 5, as printed in
the Daily Christian Advocate. He asked that Calendar No. 986
be added to it, and that Calendar No. 1089 be deleted from it.
Mr. Bjork then moved the adoption of Consent Calendar No. 4,
as amended by the deletions which were listed with the printing
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of Consent Calendar No. 5. The motion was adopted (see paee
495). ^ ^
Mr. Bjork outlined the committee's plans to call for reports in
the mornmg session from the Legislative Committees on
Ordamed and Diaconal Ministries, Global Ministries, and Disci-
pleship; and in the afternoon session from the General Council on
Mmistries and Legislative Committee on Church and Society.
Committee on Ordained and Diaconal Ministry Report No 16
Calendar Nos. 510-512 * '
William K. Quick (Detroit) introduced the report, which dealt
with standards for ordination, explaining that there was a
committee report, followed by two minority reports, designated
?9i^ iS?m^ ^^P'^'^ ^ ^""^ Minority Report B (see pages
Report No. 16— Presentation of Committee Report
Mr. Quick: The heart of the Methodist reformation led by Wesley was the
doctrine of salvation by faith in Christ alone. The Methodist movement had its t^^•in
foc.-the conversion of persons and the transformation of society which
incidentally is in the right order. "What was God's design in raising up the
Methodists?" Mr. Wesley asks. Not to form any new sect, butTo reform th^e nation
especially the church and to spread scriptural holiness across the land; to reform
the nation through a transformation of persons, and out of that transformation
came a morality which flowed from the faith of people. Our Social Principles are a
prayerfial and thoughtful effort to speak to our contemporary world on human
issues from a sound biblical and theological foundation as United Methodists The
bocial Principles are intended to be instructive and persuasive and call us all to a
prayerftil, earnest dialogue of faith and practice. Within the nurturing community
of the church all persons are important. "God sent His Son into the world, not to
condenin the world, but that the world through Him might be saved "
Our Social Principles on the issue before us affirms the sanctity of the marriage
covenant expressed in love mutual support, personal commitment and shared
fidelity between a man and a woman (p. 89 of the Discipline). It affirms the
integrity of single persons, it recognizes sexuality as a gift of God, and calls all
persons to disciplines that lead to the fulfillment in the stewardship of that gift The
bocial Principles acknowledges that men and women are sexual beings whether
or not they are married. Sex between a man and a woman is only to be confirmed in
the marriage bond. But our Discipline states (H 402, p. 180) there are persons
vnthin the mmistrj- of the baptized who are called of God and set apart^brthe
rhH^inl^^^ '^?f ^T i^^^^d^cy- o"e agrees for the sake of the mission of Jesus
Chnst in the world and the most effective witness to the Christian gospel and in
consideration of the influence as ministers, to make a complete dedication of
themselves to he highest ideals of the Christian life as set forth in " 67 to 76 of our
nprinL^Th^t ' ^""^ -^^ ^^^l^""^ ^^^^ ^° ^"^^^^'^^ responsible self control bv
personal habits conducive to bodily health, mental and emotional maturity. And
that at this very point, the words "fidelity in marriage" and "celibacv in singleness"
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As a church, we have sought to elevate the standards of moral and social
responsibility of ministers consistent with the highest ideals of the Christian life,
and for more than 200 years candidates for ordination have been asked Wesley's
questions, including, "Have they a clear sound understanding, right judgment in
the things of God, a just conception of salvation by faith? In H 422 the Discipline
says, "Only those elected to full membership who are of unquestionable moral
character and genuine piety, sound in the fundamental doctrines of Christianity
and faithful to the discharge of their duties."
Now, these are significant concerns all across the church, this thing on the
matter of standards for ministry. It was evidenced by the fact that we received
over a thousand petitions, including some from 45 of the 73 annual conferences, who
spoke to these concerns. They were speaking with different approaches. Some with
strong prohibitive language, others supporting the so-called seven last words. The
legislative committee wrestled with these petitions and brings concurrence to the
one which establishes fidelity in marriage and celibacy in singleness as a standard.
This was advocated by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry as well
as the annual conferences and the other petitions.
Report No. 16 — Presentation of Minority Report A
The Chair called on William 0. Walker (Oregon-Idaho) for
presentation of Minority Report A; Mr. Walker asked John V.
Moore (California-Nevada) to make the initial presentation.
Mr. Moore: Bishop Tuell, sisters and brothers. I identify with all of you who have
some difficulty with this choice before us today, for we sense the tension. We feel
the claim of the gospel to be inclusive. At the same time we take seriously the
discipline of the covenant community of which we are a part. We affirm the dignity
of all human beings and the justice rights of all human beings. At the same time we
cherish the unity of the church. We hold fast to the tradition, honoring, respecting,
appropriating it. At the same time we would harken to the leading of the Spirit.
The minority report proposes substituting faithfulness and constancy in all
relationships for the report of the committee. The criticism, one criticism of this
proposal is that it is general. We affirm that its strength is in its character, for if it is
general, it is general in the same sense that Wesley's questions are general. "Are
you going on to perfection?" "Do you expect to be made perfect in love in this Hfe?"
"Do you expect and are you resolved to devote yourself wholly to the work of God?"
The other proposals sound less like Wesley's questions and more like chargeable
offenses.
Second, all of these proposals are redundant in one sense for the questions will be
asked, if the legislation is enacted, as many as three times. If takingthis vow once is
not enough, why are three times enough? And each time repeating it diminishes the
strength of the affirmation of the vow. In second place, in relation to redundancy,
this Minority Report A eliminates the redundancy of the marriage vows. We don't
know of any marriage service within our tradition which does not regard as
essential and at the heart of that service the vows of fidelity. Barbara and I would
regard it as ridiculous if anyone suggested that anything could be added to the vows
which we took 40 years ago. I'm sure those looking forward to marriage and those
who have been married but four years would feel the same.
Third, I want to speak of tradition — ^two dimensions, more than that. There are
two dimensions of tradition; one is that body of inherited teachings and practices
which we respect and deal with. But the other part of our tradition is the way in
which the community has dealt with the inherited teachings and those practices.
We beg the question if we simply speak of Christian teachings or tradition without
looking at the way in which the community has lived in relationship to that. For
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example, Christian teachings change. They are not immutable. We take the
commandment of the Scriptures to be fruitful and multiply, but the community
living in relationship to that has radically revised that as it has revised so many
others.
Finally the most important thing that perhaps I can say is that we are members
of a covenant community. Minority Report B doesn't take seriously the
Constitution of our church, which separates the responsibility and authority of
annual conferences for determining standards, and the authority and responsibility
for bishops who shall appoint all of the ministers. Heterosexuality does not equal
faithfulness. Homosexuality does not equal unfaithfulnness. Celibacy may be an
expression of faithfulness, but it certainly is not synonymous with faithfulness.
Constancy and faithfulness in all of life is what is called for.
We of the Minority Report A reaffirm the process by which we make decisions of
evaluating the characters of our pastors, ministers. Secondly, we take seriously
our Constitution and the authority and responsibility which it grants. And finally
Minority Report A reaffirms the decisions of the General Conference of 1976 and
1980.
Report No. 16 — Presentation of Minority Report B
The Chair called on David A. Seamands (Kentucky) for
presentation of Minority Report B.
Mr. Seamands: Minority Report B is only asking us to do what we thought we
had done at the 1980 General Conference. In the footnotes — extensive
footnotes — which directly relate the Social Principles to homosexuality and
ordination, there is no question but that the moral intention of the 1980 General
Conference was to prohibit the ordination and therefore by implication the
appointment of practicing homosexuals. Then you ask why was specific language
avoided? Read the lengthy debate we had in 1980 and you will find that the main
reason given because we were assured and reassured that we are a connectional
system, a covenant family of brothers and sisters who can trust one another and,
since we understand the moral intention of the footnotes, we do not need any
specific list. Now we face a completely unprecedented situation. The connectional
system was broken, deliberately, intentionally, and with nationwide publicity at
the highest ecclesiastical level. This resulted in a case, a referral and a decision by
the Judicial Council to the effect that, while the Social Principles and footnotes are
important guiding principles, they are not legally binding. They may be normative
but they are not legislative.
So as the Discipline now stands, says the Judicial Council, there is nothing to
prevent the ordination or appointment of practicing homosexuals. The fact of the
matter is as it stands now there are millions of United Methodists who have the
feeling that unless we do take specific legislation, we are saying that we approve of
the ordination and appointment of homosexual clergy. Now the issue before us is
clear. The issue is not our ministry of proclaiming God's unconditional love and
grace to all persons. That is clear throughout the Discipline and Social Principles,
but nowhere in Scripture does God's acceptance of all persons mean God's approval
of all practices. There are a thousand-and-one ways for the church to say, "God
loves you and I love you" but lowering moral standards for its ordained clergy is not
one of those ways.
The only issue before us is, "Does the Church have the right to set specific moral
standards for its ordained clergy?" The New Testament tells us we not only have
the right but the obligation to do so. That is the real issue before us. The other issue
is keeping faith with our people. There are 907 petitions which have one common
denominator, "Please give us specific langauge." Hundreds of them are from
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individuals, the grass roots; hundreds of them from groups hke administrative
boards and charge conferences and councils on ministries. There are 30 from entire
annual conferences. Friends, this is not just a call from the grass roots. It is a shout
from the whole forest of the church. They are pleading for a certain sound from the
General Conference trumpet and the seven last words do not give us a certain
sound, because there is no definition of either celibacy or marriage in the legislative
body of the Discipline. And I submit to you that in our committees and from this
very platform we have heard some fearful and wonderful definitions of holy union
and marriage.
The language we have proposed cannot be misunderstood or misrepresented.
"Self-avowed" prevents any witch hunts or keyhole investigations or ambushes by
Falwell's raiders. The word "practicing" precludes any punitive or prohibitory
restraints to ordination. It says nothing about sexual orientation. In consistency
with the Social Principles it refers only to the practice of homosexuality which we
have declared incompatible with Christian teaching. These are precise words and
that's exactly what we need. We need precision. Let us say what we mean. Let us
mean what we say and give a certain sound to the people of The United Methodist
Church. Thank you.
Perfecting of Committee Report
The Chair called for the perfecting of the committee report.
Robert I. Phelps (Yellowstone) moved to amend Par. 404 of the
committee report, the subparagraph deahng with "The Certified
Candidate," by substituting a new subsection (e) to read as
follows: "(e) agree for the sake of the mission of Jesus Christ in
the world and the most effective witness to the Christian gospel,
and in consideration of their influence as ministers who grateftilly
celebrate their identities as sexual beings, to dedicate themselves
to bodily behavior that clearly witnesses to the new life Jesus has
given us all, and to this end agree to exercise responsible
self-control by personal habits conducive to bodily health, mental
and emotional maturity, mutual affirmation of others, fidelity in
marriage and celibacy in singleness, social responsibility, and
growth in grace and the knowledge and the love of God."
Mr. Phelps: This General Conference is proving itself to be committed to
legislating on clergy's sexual morality, in nonjudgmental, nonpunitive language.
Nevertheless, the incorporation of the term "celibacy" here inevitably carries with
it the age-old implication of the church that in some ways sex equals sin and that the
denial of human sexual expression is a superior moral state. I submit that it is this
very denial of our sexual identity that is the root cause of much of the church's
confusion about human sexuality today. I invite, indeed I plead with you my
friends, to incorporate language that commits The United Methodist Church to a
rediscovery of celibacy within a context that (a) celebrates under God our sexual
identities; (b) witnesses to the new life of the Kingdom that Jesus has inaugurated;
and (c) encourages sexual relationships only within the context of mutual
affirmation.
Benny Young (Virginia) moved to suspend the rules and move
directly to debate of the issue; the motion was defeated. Charles
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F. Kirkley (Baltimore) spoke on behalf of the committee against
Mr. Phelps' amendment.
Mr. Kirkley: In our opposition to this motion to delete or change, I would remind
you agam that we are not voting on the matter of heterosexualitv or
homosexuahty-we are voting on qualifications for ministry, and this particular
deletion would violate the basic premise that is before us. Remember, please the
context of the paragraph that was read regarding witness, ministry, effectiveness
I remind you of this-that a lawyer can be an effective professional and at the same
time not practice fidelity in marriage or even engage in unnatural sex acts. A
physicists work is not necessarily impaired by his or her moral conduct The
butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker may lack marital fidelity or practice
homosexuality and still do excellent work. But a clergyperson's influence is so
closely associated with his or her moral stance as to make one and the same the
matter of his faithfiilness and his conduct. When a United Methodist clergvoerson
violates the moral principles, the image of the church is damaged or tarnished, and
the ministry of Chnst is besmirched. This is too big a price to pay for individual
permissiveness. We are the followers of one who said, deny self for the larger
purpose of discipleship. It is in this spirit I oppose deletion.
The Secretary read the amendment; it was defeated
Emmett W. Cocke, Jr. (Virginia) moved to amend the footnote
to Far. 404 by addmg the following sentence to it: "Tests for
personal habits shall not be applied retroactively or for persons
after ordmation." He spoke in support of his amendment. Mr
Quick spoke against it on behalf of the committee The
amendment was defeated. Amy Bowyer (Kansas East) requested
that amendments be read before being put to a vote
Durward McCord (Tennessee) moved to amend the' report by
substitutmg "spmtual responsibility between male and female in
smgleness" for "celibacy in singleness." He spoke in support of his
amendment. William M. James (New York) spoke against it
Ihe Secretary read the amendment; it was defeated
Richxird L. Wnght (West Virginia) asked a question about the
mtended meaning of the word "celibacy" in the report.
dZ'' ^it' ?' T"^ yib^cy, " and I hope I can go back to my high school Latin
days, comes from the Latm "caelebatis" which means the condition of being
rTZT.'. ^f '^' ^'^"^'•'" '^'^' U"'^^^ Church of Canada, and bishop, I 3
remind the delegates we are not as a committee bringing in definitions with this
requested, is abstinence from gemtal sexual activity between two persons."
Mr Wright moved to amend the report by adding an additional
footnote to Par. 404 to contain the definition of "celibacy" as given
^'Jr^-r^9. ■ "^ ^P°^^ ^" support of the amendment.
1 he Chair called attention to the fact that the time scheduled
tor the recess was at hand. James M. Walker (Southwest Texas)
moved to extend the time until all action on Report No 16 was
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completed. The motion was defeated. L. E. Crowson (West
Virginia) asked a question; the Chair responded.
Bob R. Martin (North Georgia) moved that the nales be
suspended, and that immediately after the vote on the pending
amendment the committee report be declared perfected. The
motion was adopted. Mr. Wright's amendment was put to a vote
and was defeated.
Recess
The Chair declared the Conference to be in recess.
Question Regarding Committee on Ordained and Diaconal
Ministry Report No. 16
Betty Whitehurst (Virginia) asked about the purpose of the
footnote to Par. 404 repeating the same language as was included
in the body of the paragraph; Mr. Quick responded. Ms.
Whitehurst sought to introduce an amendment; the Chair ruled
that, under the terms of Mr. Martin's amendment as adopted just
prior to the recess, no more amendments to the committee report
could be considered.
Report on Third Ballot for Judicial Council Members
The Chair read the results of the third ballot for Judicial
Council members as follows: ballots cast, 930; invalid ballots, 7;
valid ballots, 923; needed to elect, 462. On the clergy side, Albert
W. Sweazy (Kentucky) received 472 votes, and was elected. On
the lay side, James M. Dolliver (Pacific Northwest) received 464
votes and was elected.
The remaining results of the ballot were read as follows:
clergy— Gene Sease, 321; C. Ebb Munden, 260; Susan M.
Morrison, 208; E. Dale Dunlap, 154; Robert H. Spain, 118; Donna
T. Mortonstout, 66; Alvin J. Lindgren, 53; Garnett M. Wilder, 44;
John V. Moore, 39; Robert Paul Ward, 18; P. Boyd Mather, 17;
William Hemphill, 15; John B. Hays, 10; Thomas M. Whitehead,
9; H. Myron Talcott, 7; Charles P. Hamilton, 5; lay— Terry
Sanford, 403; Willard H. Douglas, Jr., 356; Florence E. Freeman,
151; Foy C. Campbell, 119; Crisolito Pascual, 78; Clifford B.
Aguilar, 70; Don L. Riggin, 51; Thomas M. Reavley, 50; Thomas
P. Moore, 27; Joe E. Covington, 14; Byron Hayes, Jr., 7.
Fourth Ballot for Judicial Council Members
The Secretary gave instructions for the taking of the ballot. E.
Dale Dunlap (Kansas West) asked to have his name withdrawn
from consideration in the balloting. Clint D. Burleson (North
Arkansas) moved that the counting of this ballot be delayed until
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action on the reports on ordination standards before the
Conference was completed. The motion was adopted. When the
ballots had been collected, the Chair declared the ballot closed.
Procedural Motions
Margie J. Mayson (Central New York) moved to suspend the
rules such that only three amendments per report would be
permitted in the process of perfecting reports. The motion was
defeated. Steve Alexander (Iowa) asked a question about the
motion; the Chair responded.
Bob R. Martin (North Georgia) moved to suspend the mles and
declare both Minority Report A and Minority Report B on the
standards for ordination issue perfected, in order to proceed to
the debate. The motion was adopted, and the Chair called for
debate on Minority Report B.
Report No. 16, Minority Report B — Debate and Vote
William W. Morris (Tennessee): Bishop Tuell and members of the General
Conference, the proposed Minority Report B is an effort to speak to the necessity of
moral standards regardless of one's status in life. If you are married, fidelity is
encouraged. If you are single, celibacy is suggested. In regard to homosexuality
the proposed legislation is not intended to deny anyone their civil rights or civil
liberties. Nor is it intended to exclude anyone from the family of God. But our faith
demands that we not be vindictive, but rather we be fair, just, and compassionate.
However, ordination is not an inalienable right, nor is it something we are
entitled to because of our humanity. Instead, it is a right bestowed upon those who
are called by the church. Ordination is a validation of that call, and therefore the
church has the authority to determine whom it shall ordain. The proposed
legislation simply acknowledges this fact. It would also give district committees
and annual conference boards of ordained ministry the legislation necessarj' to deal
with this concern. In light of this, I would only request that you support the
Minority Report B.
William 0. Walker (Oregon-Idaho) asked a question about
procedure; the Chair answered. Hildegard Sollenberger (Central
Pennsylvania) requested that speakers speak more slowly for the
benefit of the interpreters.
Roy I. Sa/io (California-Nevada): I rise to oppose the amendment, or excuse me,
Minority Report B. I have no question about the intentions of those offering
Minority Report B. They are offering us a way of exercising the power of the two
keys; namely, the power to bind and the power to loose, as in Matthew 16:19. They
are also trjnng to embody the dual emphasis in our denominational tradition which
tries to proclaim God's grace as well as moral ideals. While I would affirm the
soundness of these dual emphases from Scripture and tradition, I believe their
proposal is more likely to mislead us in these days, when a flood of letters call us
back to scribal religion and Pharisaic piety. I would submit that under such
circumstances as we find ourselves today, Jesus was more intent on bridling or
binding the scribes and Pharisees. By contrast, he turned loose those who
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apparently crossed over or transgressed the boundaries which were drawn
apparently in the created order. In his day, Jesus released in no uncertain terms
salvation through the Samaritans who epitomized transgressors of the boundaries.
The followers, like Paul, did not ask the converts to change their identity. Hence,
they did not ask for circumcision, a major battle in the early church. I would submit
these are the biblical analogies to guide us today.
John N. Howard (Holston) spoke in favor of Minority Report
B; Ignacio Castuera (Pacific and Southwest) spoke against it.
Richard H. Timberlake (Holston) asked the Chair to rule
whether Minority Report B was a proper substitute for the
committee report, inasmuch as the two reports dealt with
different paragraphs of the Discipline and would not therefore be
mutually exclusive. The Chair ruled that it was a proper
substitute since the reports dealt with the same issue. L. E.
Crowson (West Virginia) spoke in support of the minority report.
Sally Geis (Rocky Mountain) asked a question about procedure;
the Chair answered. Carol M. Cox (New York) spoke against
Minority Report B.
Richard A. Thomburg (New York) moved that the vote on
Minority Report B be by written ballot. The motion did not
receive the required one-third vote. David E. Chaney (Northern
Illinois) moved to suspend the rules in order to extend the debate
on this minority report by three additional speeches on each side.
The motion was defeated.
Bonner E. Teeter (Oklahoma) asked whether, under the
language of Minority Report B, "a self-avowed homosexual who
is not a practicing homosexual (could) be entitled to ordination."
The Chair ruled that the question was in the nature of debate, but
that the presenter of the report could respond to it in his final
statement if he chose to do so.
Mr. Seamands: Yes, they could, because this does not address the question of
orientation. We're talking only about practice and behavior, the same as the Social
Principles.
I want to say that this petition that I have presented is basically the petition vdth
a one-word editorial change which was sent by the Southeastern Jurisdiction
Association of Conference Boards of Ministry. We keep debating, as if footnotes
and Social Principles on imprecise language is still an option. It is not an option with
us, and I remind those who contend that we do not want laundry lists, that it is a
matter of spirit, that those are the people who broke the spirit of this and then
appealed to the law to sustain their breaking of the spirit. Finally, I would say,
specific language is necessary to preserve the heart-genius of United Methodism,
and that's our connectional system. I think if there's any place we need to stay
together as sisters and brothers it is in regard to the moral standards for our
ordained clergy. If we continue in our present direction, I think it may soon be said
of us, "There is no United Methodist Church, there are only United Methodist
conferences, and each one does what is right in its own eyes." Friends, let us be
precise, let's say what we mean and mean what we say. Let our "yes" be "yes" and
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our "no" be "no. " We believe that the purity of our ministry, the unity of our system
and the mtegnty of our church depend upon it.
Mr. Quick: Bishop, and members of the Conference. We hope that you will
sustain the legislative committee and the majority report. We wrestled with these
petitions, and by a vote of 79 to 22 we bring to you these seven words and we see
this as a traditional Christian moral standard to be applied consistently but not
legahstically to all clergy, whether married or unmarried. It is therefore inclusive
and that is the intent, not to single out or aim at any particular group. The majoritv
report IS a positive statement about what the church would say is a behavioral
norm. The seven-word addition can be understood properly only when it is read
with the paragraph in which it would be placed. This statement is consistent with
our Social Principles. We rejected prohibitive language because the list of
prohibitions can be endless. As United Methodists, in our standards for ministry
we wsh to speak of those attributes we want in a minister rather than those we
don t want.
The Chair called for the vote on Minority Report B. Douglas F
Verdin (New York), Riclmrd D. Tholin (Northern Illinois) C
David Lundquist (West Michigan), June D. McCullough (South-
em New Jersey), and Rich<ird 0. Truitt (Wisconsin) asked
questions about the procedure being followed and when Minority
Keport A would be debated in that process. The Chair ruled that
If voted as a substitute in this vote, the next debate and vote
would be between the two minority reports, followed by a vote
between the surviving minority report, if any, and the committee
report. His ruling was sustained by vote of the Conference
Minonty Report B was put to a vote, and the Chair ruled that it
was defeated. Gamett Wilder (North Georgia) called for a count
vote, and the request for a count vote was sustained by the
required one-third vote of the Conference. The Secretarv gave
instructions for the taking of the vote. Charles L. Lamar
luT^""^:^ ^^^^"^ ^ question; the Chair responded. Durward
McCord (Tennessee) moved that the recording of abstentions be
permitted. John E. Stumbo (Kansas East) asked a question- the
Chair answered. The motion to allow the recording of abstentions
was defeated. When the votes had been counted, the Chair
announced that Minority Report B had been defeated by a vote of
496 against, 474 for.
Report No. 16, Minority Report A— Debate and Vote
C. Joseph Sprague (West Ohio) spoke in support of Minority
Report A. Terry L. Clark (Central lUinois) opposed it.
Mr. Clark: I speak in opposition to Minority Report A. The Church's histon- of
theolo^ in reprd to sexuality has been inadequate and negative. Our premise has
been Thou shalt not." The confusion abounds in the church about sexual ty 1?
va^s SThpT'-';' ""r"''- ^''^' ^""'- ^'' "^"^^ ^^^'''' ^he confusion of sexual
n he g tuf S ChriT""" ^"' righteousness in all human relationships
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What does it mean to be male? What does it mean to be female? What does it
mean to be single, faithful in relationships? What does it mean to be married and
faithful in relationships? In this area of sexuality a direction has been lifted up to
us — a direction specifically in regards to the standards for ordained ministry.
These seven first lively words will move us out of this quagmire. The Minority
Report A does not. It is too general; it says nothing. The committee's
recommendation before us is positive, it's wholistic, sensitive and in keeping with
the gospel. I ask for your support for the committee's majority report. Calendar
No. 0510, because of both its specificity and because of its Christlike spirit. With
the adoption of this our church will take a positive step forward for the sake of Jesus
Christ, and for his church throughout the world.
Ellen A. Brubaker (West Michigan): Brothers and sisters in Christ, isn't it a
curious thing that our Savior came walking through the hills and valleys and met
men and women and said to them simply, "Follow me." He, too, had a laundry hst
for what constituted ministry. Follow me in feeding the hungry, freeing the
oppressed, visiting those in prison, giving the cup of water to one who is thirsty.
How even stranger it is that He managed to ask this without asking disciplinary
questions. This same Christ came to us with the human face of God, and He never
sold out. He lived in utter integrity and was faithful and constant in all relationships
each day of His life. It is to that ministry we are all called — ordained and
laypersons — and so it seems to me that Minority Report A is the spirit of the Christ
who calls us to go and do likewise.
G. Howard Allred (Western North Carolina) directed a
question to the presenter of Minority Report A as follows: "If
Minority A is passed, does this mean that a homosexual or lesbian
person who is faithful and constant in that gay relationship may
serve as an ordained clergy person in our connection?" The Chair
ruled that Mr. Walker would have opportunity to respond to the
question in his closing statement on behalf of Minority Report A.
John T. King (Southwest Texas) moved to suspend the iniles in
order to proceed to vote without further debate on the entire
matter before the Conference. The motion did not receive the
required two-thirds vote.
Ernest Crouch (Tennessee) moved for a written ballot on
Minority Report B. John E. Stumbo (Kansas East) raised a point
of order, that that would require reconsideration of the
completed action on Minority Report B. Mr. Crouch sought to
move reconsideration, but when the Chair ascertained that he
had voted on the losing side, he ruled the motion out of order.
Sam P. McConnell (Holston) requested a recount on Minority
Report B, but the Chair ruled that that would not be in order at
this time.
John F. Walker (Little Rock) spoke against Minority Report
A. Ann Ross Stewart (Baltimore) spoke in support of it. Luhata
Okoko (Central Zaire) spoke against it. There having been three
speeches for and three speeches against Minority Report A, the
Chair called for the final statements by representatives of the
minority and committee reports.
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Mr. Walker: Bishop Tuell, before you start counting I owe a response directly, I
think, to the gentleman. The answer, I believe, lies at the annual conference level
to make that decision.
Bishop Tuell and other dear friends in Christ, this seems like deja vu. Four years
have gone very quickly for some, very slowly for others. You know that I certainly
would much rather be spending our valuable human time facing the most pressing
theological and social issue of all time — life or death — all living and human survival
in this nuclear age. But we have been put to this moment, and we must address this
question of our sexual orientation and predisposition, God-given.
Last Friday morning we prayed in our morning worship of God, "Our
commission is from you. You have chosen us. You have sent us." And this
legislation to which now we have arrived is about our Christian calling, both
general and representative, lay and clergy. This is about our common mission as
persons who have been saved by grace through faith. It is about our being chosen
by God and to be the proclaimers of God's love.
We are a covenant company. A covenant company surrounds us both at the local
church level and at the annual conference level. To test our gifts and graces. That's
the purpose of this legislation on ordination issues. I pledge you unity of spirit,
covenant in servanthood, solidarity in our diversity, but I cannot pledge to undo
what God has given us. For God's sake and for all the world's, let us get on with our
mission.
Mr. Quick: Bishop and friends, I hope you will defeat this minority report. We
believe we need a General Conference position on this issue for the whole church.
I'm not in opposition to the spirit of this minority report. The language is verj' nice,
but it reminds me of a kimono. It covers everything and touches nothing. It
certainly doesn't address the issue before us. It does the opposite. It obscures the
issue, and that issue is touching United Methodists everywhere. The minority
report doesn't come to grips with the problem that we are facing, and I remind you
of the words of our Lord Himself, "Not everyone who calls me Lord, Lord, will
enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who do the will of my Father who is in
Heaven."
Patricia Townsend (New York) moved for a written ballot on
Minority Report A. The motion was defeated. Kiyoko K. Fujiu
(Northern Illinois) objected to the manner of Mr. Quick's
reference to the kimono in his statement.
Gladys Fitts (Tennessee) raised a question about the iTile
requiring delegates to stand in their places to be recognized, in
view of the increasing number of persons with handicapping
conditions who were being chosen as delegates; the Chair stated
that her concern would be automatically referred to the
Commission on the General Conference.
Stacy D. Myers, Jr. (Eastern Pennsylvania) moved to suspend
the lilies to permit introduction of a substitute for all before the
Conference. The motion was defeated.
Minority Report A was put to a vote and was defeated.
Report No. 16, Committee Report — Debate and Vote
The Chair called for debate on the committee report.
Donna Langlas Green (Wisconsin): This is a speech against the committee
report. For the past eight years our conference Board of Ordained Ministr\- has
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diligently worked in developing questions to ask candidates for deacons and elders
ordinations. These questions are rooted in the standards, qualifications, and
requirements, as stated in the 1980 Discipline. The current standards,
quahfications, and requirements enable a wholistic and thorough assessment
process. I believe that adding the words "fidelity in marriage" and "celibacy in
singleness" establish legalistic criteria which evaluates sexuality as a singularly
important criterion for assessing the whole of Christian life. If these words are
added, there is the potential of seriously skewing the wholistic perspective we have
been using. I hope we will vote against the addition of these words to our
standards, qualifications, and requirements for ordained ministry.
The Chair observed that the Conference would need to extend
the time if it wished to proceed with consideration of this report.
It was voted to extend the time to complete action on the report.
Robert E. Fannin (Florida): It is central to our thinking and consideration that
we understand the fact that we are speaking about qualifications and standards for
ministry — not a statement aimed at any particular group. Qualifications and
standards for ministry. This is in keeping with our task and responsibility as
General Conference and church. It is very necessary that in a mobile, changing
world, such as we now experience, that standards be stated and observed. The
movement of persons and ideas require that the Discipline give strong guidelines
to the local church, to the annual conferences, and to the greater United Methodist
Church. The rationale and necessity of such a statement is manifold, but three are
basic.
One, these are standards which are in keeping with the physical, psychological,
and spiritual standards necessary for a person to be effective in the ordained
ministry of The United Methodist Church. Two, it is needed in terms of
workability. Someone mentioned that no annual conference knowingly would
admit to a relationship any person that did not practice fidelity in marriage and
ceUbacy in singleness. I do not know the exact number, but I would say that there
are few knowingly with this knowledge. It is, however, my experience and the
experience of my colleagues across the world that to make a judgment in this area
of concern, based only on local understanding, causes confusion, both to the church
and those seeking to serve in The United Methodist Church. Three, it is in keeping
with our Social Principles. I urge you to support the committee report.
Robert K. Smyth (Southern New Jersey) moved to suspend the
rules in order to proceed directly to the closing statement and the
vote. The motion was put to a vote and was ruled to have been
adopted; Paul V. Chaffee (Western Pennsylvania) objected that
Mr. Smyth had sought recognition for a point of order and then
had proceeded to introduce a motion, and that the action to
suspend the rules should therefore be ruled out of order. The
Chair agreed, and the rules were not suspended.
Shirley Parris (New York) spoke against the committee report.
LaVerne B. Burton (Little Rock) supported it. Wilson T. Boots
(New York) opposed it. John T. King (Southwest Texas) moved
to extend the time, but the Chair stated that that had already
been done. Susan T. Henry-Crowe (South Carolina) asked
whether defeat of the report would leave the Discipline
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unchanged; the Chair repHed that it would. Karl K. Stegall
(Alabama- West Florida) spoke in favor of the committee report.
Stephen A. Dahl (Northern Illinois) called for a division of the
question in order to vote separately on the phrases "celibacy in
singleness" and "fidelity in marriage." There was objection to the
division, and the call for it was not sustained by vote of the
Conference.
Mr. Quick: Bishop and friends, it isn't society's confusion, but in this General
Conference our church's position and the standards for those who wish to be set
apart for ministry'. Let's bring it into sharp focus, that principle issue. We are
called upon to distinguish properly between the issue of human and civil rights to
which all persons are entitled, regardless of their sexual preference, and the more
specific matter of the church setting standards for the pastors.
A person called and set apart for ministry is not a status to which one is
automatically entitled, and questions asked of those seeking ordination regarding
faith and commitment are right. And in the spirit of that layperson from Little
Rock, the people's poet said, "I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day. I'd
rather you would walk with me than merely show the way. For the eye's a better
pupil and more willing than the ear. Fine counsel is confusing and examples always
clear, and the best of all the preachers are the ones who live their creeds. For to see
the good in action is what everybody needs. I can soon learn how to do it, if you'll let
me see it done. I can watch your life in action, but your tongue too fast may run." I
hope you will support the majority report.
Kil Sang Yoon (East Ohio) asked a question, but the Chair
ruled that it was not germane. The committee report was adopted
(see pages 412, 1215).
Request for Judicial Council Decision
Patricia Townsend (New York) moved that the Conference
direct two questions to the Judicial Council: (1) "who indeed does
have the ability to establish the criteria in matters of ministerial
character and conduct"; and (2) "who will define the meanings of
the words 'fidelity' and 'celibacy.' " She spoke in favor of the
referral. L. E. Crowson (West Virginia) sought to introduce
another motion, but Dale F. DeLong (West Ohio) raised a point of
order, that the time had been extended only for the vote on the
report. The Chair ruled that the point was well taken and that
neither Ms. Townsend' s nor Mr. Crowson' s motions were in
order.
Mr. Quick apologized for his use of the word "kimono" in his
closing statement on Minority Report A.
Committee on Presiding Officers
Richard W. Cain (Pacific and Southwest) reported on behalf of
the committee that the following bishops had been chosen to
preside over subsequent Conference sessions: Wednesday after-
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noon, Bishop Roy C. Nichols (New York Area); Wednesday
evening, Bishop Emerito P. Nacpil (Philippines Central Confer-
ence); Thursday morning. Bishop Ernest T. Dixon, Jr. (San
Antonio Area).
Closing
The Secretary made announcements. Bishop Francis E.
Kearns (East Ohio) offered the closing prayer, and the session
was adjourned.
EIGHTH DAY, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1984
AFTERNOON SESSION
Opening
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
convened in the afternoon session of Wednesday, May 9, 1984, at
2 p.m. in the Civic Center Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, with
Bishop Roy C. Nichols (New York Area) presiding. Bishop Nolan
B. Harmon (Retired) led the Conference in an opening prayer.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
C. Vernon Bigler (Western New York), chairperson of the
committee called on B. C. Goodwin (New Mexico) as chairperson
of the Commission on the General Conference to present the
members of that Commission.
Mr. Goodwin: Mrs. Elizabeth Watson, vice chairperson of facilities is unable to
be with us at this Conference because of illness in her family; Dr. Gene Crawford,
vice chairperson of the Program Committee, Dr. Crawford; Barbara Thompson,
who is secretary of the commission; Frances Alguire, a member of our Commission;
William Walker; Robert Dillard; Eugene Frazer; Noe Gonzales; I believe Dr.
Gonzales is involved with responsibilities at the worship service, he was here
earlier this morning; Bert Jordan; Irma Kellogg, who has served on the
Commission, had to leave and is unable to be with us this afternoon; George
Rudisill; Rossing Smith; Nelson Stants; Frank Webber; Samuel Wong is also
unable to be present.
In addition to these members of the Commission, the following persons serve as
ex-officio: J. B. Holt, our General Conference secretary; Ewing Wayland,
treasurer; DeWayne Woodring, our executive director-business manager. One
other person who is not a member of the Commission but who serves on our
Program Committee of the Commission, Bishop John Warman, we want to
recognize and thank for his support and participation these past four years. Bishop,
sisters and brothers in Christ, it's my pleasure to present to you these persons who
are members of our commission and who have worked these four years preparing
for the Conference.
The Conference responded with applause. Mr. Goodwin then
called on Wilson Shearer, general chairperson of the Local
Committee, to present members of that committee.
Mr. Shearer: Bishop Nichols, members of the Conference. If everj' person in the
Washington Area, the Baltimore and Peninsula Conferences, who has helped to
entertain the Conference were here this afternoon, each delegate would probably
have at least one hostess or host standing by your side. Since all these people are
not here, we are pleased to introduce some of our Local Committee members as
they are represented here.
Quite a few of our committee could not be present at this time due to other
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commitments, and quite honestly we had more members of our committee here
before the noontime recess than we do now. Some of them had to leave, but I'll
introduce those that we do have here.
First, I'd like to present my wife, Marilyn, who has been my office secretary, my
private consultant, and consoler. Next, I'd like to introduce the treasurer of our
committee, the Rev. Harold Lanman. The chairperson of our group of
subcommittees on staffing and equipment is Mr. Edgar Nicodemus. The
coordinator of the office of the Local Committee here at the Civic Center has been
Mr. Robert Powrie. His cohort is unable to be here; he is out on an errand. One of
the coordinators of our secretarial personnel committee has been Nancy Zabel who
is also a delegate from the Baltimore Conference. Is Hilda back? I don't see her . . .
from the first aid room. Francis Turpin has been the coordinator of our postal
services. He's also a delegate, I believe, so if you're out there somewhere, Francis,
come on up. The chairperson of the program group of subcommittees is Dr. Forrest
Stith, also a delegate from the Baltimore Conference. The coordinator of the
Bishop's Reception Committee, the affair held on Monday night at the Convention
Center, is Annie Thompson. Annie, are you sitting with the delegation? All right,
apparently not. The coordinator for the area event, the concert at the symphony
hall, is Dr. Carroll Yinghng, also a delegate, but I don't see him in the room at the
present time. I'm not doing so well, am I? Where is he? Come on up, Carroll. I think
the house would certainly want to see you. Here he comes. The co-chairpersons of
our hospitality subcommittee are the Rev. and Mrs. Hemphill. The only other
member that I see is Dr. Ruth Laws who has been the coordinator of our delegate
lounges. Will you come. Dr. Laws.
The Conference again showed its appreciation with applause.
Mr. Bigler called on Li Ping-Kwong (Methodist Church of
Hong Kong) for a presentation. On behalf of his conference, he
presented a gift and announced that his Church would be
celebrating its 100th anniversary in November, 1984. Bishop
Nichols accepted the gift on behalf of the Conference and
expressed congratulations to the Hong Kong Church for its
centennial observance.
Committee on Calendar
Virgil V. Bjork (North Indiana), chairperson of the committee,
announced that the committee proposed allocating one-half hour
for reports of the General Council on Ministries, followed by
reports of the Legislative Committee on Church and Society
having to do with Central America, and then by a report from the
Legislative Committee on Global Ministries on alternate mis-
sions-sending agencies.
Ballot for University Senate Membership
The Secretary gave instructions for the ballot for membership
on the University Senate. When it was learned that the ballots
had not yet been distributed, the Chair called for reports from the
General Council on Ministries.
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General Council on Ministries Report No. 17 — Special
Programs
Norman E. Dewire (West Ohio), GCOM general secretary,
reported that, taking into account reports already considered and
reports which had been adopted by way of the Consent Calendar,
two GCOM reports remained for presentation to the Conference.
He called on Bruce P. Blake (Kansas West) for presentation of
Report No. 17, entitled "Resolution on Special Programs for the
1985-88 Quadrennium" (see page 678). Mr. Blake stated that the
report recommended that there be no special programs during
the quadrennium.
Legislative Committee on Council on Ministries Report
No. 77, Calendar No. 888
Carolyn H. Oehler (Northern Illinois), chairperson of the
legislative committee, presented the committee's recommenda-
tion of concurrence with the GCOM report.
David L. Severe (Oklahoma) moved to amend the report with
the follo\\ing addition: "However, to emphasize the global
dimensions of our church, the Africa Church Growth and
Development Program shall be continued as a part of the Ethnic
Minority Local Church Missional Priority." He explained that, in
action on the missional priority earlier in the Conference, there
had been no opportunity to offer it as an amendment to the
minority report which was finally adopted. Richard D. Tholin
(Northern Illinois) moved to amend the amendment by adding,
"without any funding from missional priority funds." Mr. Severe
accepted the amendment as part of his motion.
Bonnie L. Totten (Central New York) asked if it would be
possible to hear from an African delegate in relation to this
amendment.
Max A. Bailor (Sierra Leone): Mr. Chairman, I'm happy that you reminded us
that this body voted strongly to support this. I'd just Hke to add a bit here and to
plead with members of the Conference, honestly and sincerely, to support this
program, to have it in view. For all that it has achieved in the past four years, four
years is inadequate and certainly not enough to see the effects of a program like this
one. I would think it would be a disservice to the church if it is not continued. In this
Conference we have no less than eight African bishops who can testify to the
validity of such a program. I would like to plead with you not to drop it at this point
and time, but to have it before you and continue with it. This is our plea, and I am
speaking, I think, on behalf of that group, the African continent.
Kil Sang Yoon (East Ohio) spoke affiiTning the importance of
the Africa Church Growth and Development Program, but also
expressing concern about attaching it to the missional priority
report, so as not to dilute the impact of the single missional
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priority. The Secretary read the amendment. Ms. Oehler stated
that the legislative committee would not find the amendment to
be in conflict with the recommendation for no special programs,
since the funding for it is through the general Advance special
program.
Leigh Roberts (Wisconsin) suggested the necessity for sus-
pending the rules, since the legislative committee report had
been printed less than the required twenty-four hours. The rules
were suspended by vote of the Conference. The amendment was
adopted, and the report was adopted as amended (see pages 678,
1559).
Ballot for University Senate Membership
The Chair asked that delegates complete their ballots for
University Senate membership. When all of the ballots had been
collected, he declared the ballot closed.
Request for Judicial Council Decision
C. Wilbume Hancock (South Georgia) moved that the
Conference "urgently and respectfully . . . request the Judicial
Council for a declaratory judgment while we are in session as to
whether or not the language 'fidelity in marriage and celibacy in
singleness' which has been adopted prohibits the ordination and
appointment of a self-avowed practicing homosexual person" (see
above, pages 337-349). John E. Stumbo (Kansas East) moved to
amend the reference to include a question as to what the words
"fidelity" and "celibacy" mean in the legislation, and by whom
they are to be defined. On inquiry from the Chair, Mr. Hancock
replied that he would not accept the amendment as part of his
motion. The amendment was defeated.
L. E. Crowson (West Virginia) moved as a substitute "that the
action of the General Conference on calendar items 510, 511, and
512, which deal with new Par. 404.5 and also the footnote to Par.
404 where the words 'fidelity in marriage and celibacy in
singleness' also occur, shall be referred to the Judicial Council for
a declaratory decision as to whether the words in our action are
such as to preclude the ordination and appointment of self-
avowed and practicing homosexuals in our church." Mr. Hancock
accepted the substitute wording in place of the language of his
motion, and it was adopted.
General Council on Ministries Report No. 31 — New Church
Development
Mr. Dewire called on Charles W. Jordan (Northern Illinois) for
presentation of GCOM Report No. 31, "Report on a National
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Strategy for New Church Development" (see page 689). Mr.
Jordan outlined the contents of the report and noted that,
because of a previous action of this General Conference, item 1
under the heading "Observations and Concerns" should be
deleted from the printed report.
Committee on Council on Ministries Report No. 37, Calendar
No. 799
Ms. Oehler presented the legislative committee recommenda-
tion for adoption of the GCOM report, and it was adopted (see
pages 689, 1535).
Questions Regarding GCOM Report No. 10
John Porter (Louisiana) ascertained from Mr. Dewire that
action on all GCOM reports was complete, except those for which
the corresponding legislative committee reports were on the
Consent Calendar. Mr. Porter inquired about Report No. 10.
Mr. Porter: And the question is regarding this report, and maybe it had
consensus, was the accountability of the GCOM to the General Conference. If you
will look at D-58 (Advance Edition of the Daily Christian Advocate), it says the
task force completed its work, May, 1983. The GCOM voted to approve the
guidelines for submission to the 1984 General Conference. Therefore, it
recommended to the 1984 General Conference that the guidelines for eliminating
racism, ageism, handicappism, and sexism for the United Methodist resource
material be approved by the General Conference and commended for use
throughout the church. It also recommended that the United Methodist Publishing
House publish and distribute these guidelines.
I would call to your attention this material has been published in July of 1983. At
the bottom of the first page it says, "They are now available for use throughout The
United Methodist Church." I wrote the General Council. I had a reply, and it said
that it would be referred to this body for perfection. Admittedly it had been
distributed in their letter already without concurrence from this body or vote in
approval by this body. They are distributing an imperfect piece of material
according to their letter. My question is, and I do not disagree with the content or
the intent, but should that action have been taken by this body prior to
distribution?
Mr. Dewire: Yes. Bishop Nichols, the 1980 General Conference adopted a set of
guidelines on the elimination of racism, ageism, and sexism from United Methodist
Church resource materials, remanding those back to the GCOM for perfection and
the addition of material eliminating handicappism from curriculum material. When
the GCOM finished its work in preparation for the General Conference, a set goes
to the delegates so that you would have ample opportunity to study them and not
simply see them scrunched into Advance DC A. The Report No. 10 from the GCOM
at this moment appears on the Consent Calendar, is what we are told.
Mr. Porter: Although it happened in 1980, that does not make it correct to do
that. The GCOM needs to be accountable to this body before putting literature out,
and that is my point, and I think they need to be censured for it.
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Question on Legislative Committee on Council on Ministries
Report No. 83, Calendar No. 894
Pat Freemyer (North Arkansas) called attention to the report
as printed, asked if there had been action on it, and pointed out
that the reference should be corrected as being to the conference
Council on Ministries, rather than the general council. Ms. Oehler
replied that, while action on GCOM reports was complete, there
were still a number of reports of the Legislative Committee on
Council on Ministries to be presented; she agreed with Ms.
Freemyer's correction.
Motion on Printing of Nominations
Clemmet A. Peterson (Minnesota) moved that hereafter, when
a list of nominees for any position is printed in the Daily
Christian Advocate, that no designation of sex, race, or age be
included. He spoke in support of his motion. The motion was
defeated.
Motion Regarding Printing of Recommendations to General
Conference
Barbara Williams Riddle (Florida) moved that, for future
General Conferences, all material and recommendations from the
general agencies be publicized and printed only in the Daily
Christian Advocate, The Interpreter, Newscope, or the United
Methodist Reporter. She spoke in support of her motion. Richard
0. Truitt (Wisconsin) moved to amend the motion by deleting
reference to the United Methodist Reporter, since it is not
published by a church agency. The Chair remarked that
removing its name from the list could not prevent the Reporter
from pubhshing anything it chose to publish. Ms. Riddle accepted
the amendment. The motion was defeated.
Statement by GCOM President
Bishop Dwight E. Loder, president of the General Council on
Ministries, asked for the opportunity to make a statement about
that Council's distribution of the "Guidelines for Eliminating
Racism, Ageism, Handicappism and Sexism from United Meth-
odist Resource Materials."
Bishop Loder: Mr. Chairman, at a moment of high privilege, I think there has
been a misconception abroad just in the last few moments about the action of the
GCOM, which needs to be repeated in the words of Ned Dewre. That is that the
material that was put together was put together as an answer to a mandate of the
1980 General Conference given to the General Council on Ministries. It was not
distributed to the churches. As with all of the boards and agencies, that material
was put into the hands only of the delegates ahead of this General Conference for
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their information so they could be acquainted with it. It was not an effort to put this
material in motion in the church until it has been approved by this General
Conference, and no such action was ever taken by the GCOM. I appreciate the fact
that that question was asked or that that assertion was made so that we could bring
this word of illumination. Thank you very much.
Mr. Porter: The gentleman stated, it was only sent to the delegates. May I read
a letter that was sent to the delegates.
"Have been commended and sent directly to the general agencies, district
superintendents, CCOM directors and annual conference communicators and
editors. Dated Oct. 3, from the GCOM."
In addition to that on Oct. 26 when I received a reply . . .
Bishop Nichols: Let me ask you a question, sir.
Mr. Porter: Yes, sir.
Bishop Nichols: What do you want the General Conference to do?
Mr. Porter: I want them to be aware that this was not just sent to the delegates.
This has been distributed throughout the church; the gentleman said "just to the
delegates." This is incorrect and one other question. My question was not
answered. Is the GCOM accountable to this body? And I ask that question.
Bishop Nichols: Of course, the Chair can answer that.
Bishop Loder: And so can I, and I am delighted to be called a gentleman any time
under any circumstances. And I would say to you, yes, of course, it was sent to the
delegates of this body and to persons who would, by the action of this body, need to
understand the nature of the recommendations in the local church. It was not
circulated as an accomplished fact. It was circulated as a proposal that would be
made to the General Conference. I am sorry for this misunderstanding.
Mr. Porter moved that the General Conference instruct the
General Council on Ministries that they are responsible to the
General Conference, and they should not distribute material
other than to the General Conference delegates prior to General
Conference action. The motion was defeated.
Legislative Committee on Church and Society Report No. 33,
Calendar No. 822
Richard S. Parker (New York), chairperson of the legislative
committee, called on Jack D. Heacock (Southwest Texas) for
presentation of the report, on the subject "Concern for Human
Rights in Central America" (see pages 814-819). He presented
editorial corrections to the printed report and called for its
adoption. Beatrice R. Burgess (West Virginia) called attention to
another printing error.
Victor W. Goldschmidt (North Indiana) moved to amend the
original subsection III, g, by adding at the beginning the words,
"While realizing the legal implications, ..." He spoke in support
of his amendment; Mr. Heacock accepted it on behalf of the
committee.
Helen Rhea Coppedge (South Georgia) moved to amend section
III by inserting a new subsection d, and relettering the
subsections which followed. The new "d" would read as follows:
"Provide that exchanges of curriculum material and whenever
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possible exchanges of visitors between United States and Central
American churches should be inclusive of various theological and
political philosophies, so that our peoples may better understand
the diversity of the viewpoints that exist within our commun-
ions." Mr. Heacock accepted the amendment on behalf of the
committee.
Donald J. Hand (Southwest Texas) moved to amend the report
by deleting everything beginning with the words, "In Nicaragua,
in 1983 . . . ," and substituting the following: "We call upon the
government of the United States to continue its efforts to bring
peace and stability to Central America, particularly those efforts
which have led to a massive and impressive curtailment of
suffering and death experienced in recent years: the successful
implementation of land reform, the estabhshment of freely
elected governments in most of those countries in which the U.S.
government has influence, such as Costa Rica, Honduras, and,
most recently. El Salvador. We appreciate and encourage these
governmental efforts to bring freedom, prosperity, and peace to
all of Central America."
Mr. Hand: The committee recommendation contains negative references to
U.S. governmental activities from groups in Nicaragua, Guatemala, and
Honduras. There is no effort to maintain balance. The majority of the citizens in
these countries speak affirmatively of the U.S. influence. They were not heard in
the report. Interestingly, Bishop Rivera y Damas is quoted in a violence statement
criticizing extremists of both the left and the right. The report refers to the
announcement of elections by the Nicaraguan government. They have not been
held. On the other hand, governmental elections have been completed in El
Salvador just recently. In a briefing by State Department personnel in April of last
month, I learned that the guerrillas in that area have public relations offices in 36
countries of the world, and they have produced much misinformation which has
been picked up in the media. The U.S. was the first government to offer aid to the
Sandinistas. Within six weeks after the first planeload of wheat landed, they
established a training center for guerillas from El Salvador. Russia has more
advisors in Central America than anyone else. They are also the largest amis
suppHer. ApollbytheU.S. inCentral America shows that the U.S. has the highest
approval rating of all countries. On the other hand, Nicaragua, Cuba, and USSR
are viewed as the most threatening.
Ignacio Castuera (Pacific and Southwest): Within the Los Angeles District
alone, where I have the honor and privilege of serving, we have 250,000 Salvadoran
refugees; 60,000 Guatemalan refiigees. We get firsthand news — not from any
agencies nor from any embassies or any offices of the patriotic movement or
guerilla movement. We get them from and through the churches. The reason why
we are so far ahead on the Central America issue, as compared to the Vietnam
issue, is that nobody spoke Vietnamese in this country when we were involved in
that other war. But there are 30,000,000 people in the U.S. who speak Spanish,
many of them within The United Methodist Church. We are getting our
information through the churches. We are trying to support Christians in Central
America, and what we're asking for here is not necessarily the victory of
extremists but support of the efforts of the Contadora movement. I urge the defeat
of this amendment.
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Mr. Heacock made the final statement against the amendment
on behalf of the committee. The amendment was defeated.
K. June Goldman (Iowa) moved to amend the report by adding
the following to Section II: "The United States cannot unilat-
erally end the violence in Central America if other governments
such as Cuba, Nicaragua, and the Soviet Union continue to assist
the insurgents who engage in acts of economic sabotage, acts of
assassination, kidnapping, and warfare." She spoke in support of
her amendment. Shirley M. Marsh (Nebraska) spoke against it.
Mr. Heacock opposed it on behalf of the committee. The
amendment was defeated.
George W. Calvin (Louisiana) sought to introduce an amend-
ment. It was pointed out that the sentence Mr. Calvin wished to
amend was from a quotation used by the committee, and the
amendment was withdrawn.
James H. Laue (Missouri East) moved to amend subsection I,
b, by adding the following to the end of it: "and become a willing
participant in the peace negotiation process being conducted by
the Contadora group." Mr. Heacock accepted the amendment on
behalf of the committee.
Bob R. Martin (North Georgia) moved to suspend the rules,
declare the report perfected, and proceed to the vote on the
report. The motion was adopted. Mr. Heacock sought to gain
permission for Bishop Federico J. Pagura (Evangelical Methodist
Church of Argentina) to give the closing statement on behalf of
the committee. The Chair ruled that the suspension of the mles
did not permit the introduction of additional speakers. The report
was adopted (see pages 814-819).
Recess
The Secretary made announcements. The Chair declared the
Conference to be in recess for fifteen minutes.
Appreciation for Hospitality
Emmy Lou John (Northern Illinois) expressed appreciation on
behalf of the Conference to those from the Washington Area who
had provided and served refreshments during recesses through-
out the Conference.
Transmittal of Statement on Central America
Victor W. Goldschmidt (North Indiana) moved that the
Secretary- arrange for the immediate and respectful transfer of
the Central America statement (as approved just prior to the
recess) to President Reagan. The motion was adopted.
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Legislative Committee on Global Ministries
The Chair called on C. Rex Bevins (Nebraska) for presentation
of reports from the Global Ministries committee.
Report No. 26, Calendar No. 329
Mr. Bevins presented the report, consisting of a recommenda-
tion for referral of petitions on an alternate mission society to the
General Board of Global Ministries and the Council of Bishops,
with an accompanying resolution.
Mr. Bevins: I want to take a moment now to describe the process that we used in
considering these two petitions in this sensitive issue in our legislative committee.
We decided to deal with it in the committee as a whole. We invited two persons to
serve as resource persons to our legislative group, Peggy Billings, who is the
deputy general secretary for the World Division of the General Board of Global
Ministries, and the Rev. H. T. Maclin, who happens to be the executive for The
Mission Society for United Methodists. Both of them made presentations. The
debate in the committee was representative of the many diverse opinions of that
committee; it was thorough.
We were assured that the purpose in the program of the Board of Global
Ministries does and will continue to proclaim the word in places and among peoples
where it has not been heard or heeded. We believe that the board will be faithful to
that mandate. But we are convinced that, as good as these programs of evangelism
and witness may be, they can be made stronger, and they can be strengthened.
And so we want the Board of Global Ministries to be in dialogue with those in the
church who have proposed new directions for re-directions in more programs.
There is much to be learned about how the mission can best be carried out, but
there is also much to be sacrificed if our witness to unity throughout the world is
compromised by competitive efforts of another mission unit within our
denomination. So we welcome the readiness of the bishops in mediating the
differences in mission philosophy and practice that prevail in our church today. The
founders of the new Mission Society within our denominational family indicate to us
that they are not seeking our recognition, but they obviously want our attention.
The resolution is to provide an arena in which they can be heard. We are assured
that they will be heard by the bishops, the leaders of the whole church, and by the
Board of Global Ministries leaders of the duly established mission agency of The
United Methodist Church.
We anticipate an open and creative process of consultation between parties who
share a common commitment to further extend the witness of the kingdom of God.
What a day of rejoicing awaits when the doubt and the suspicion that have inhibited
the great witness of this church in recent years can be laid aside. We would settle
for nothing less in the recommendation put forward in this calendar item. I move
concurrence with Calendar No. 0329.
Kenneth H. Plummer, Sr. (Central Pennsylvania) moved to
amend the resolution as follows: (1) substitute "Be it resolved
that we implement the clear direction of the Episcopal Address to
the 1984 General Conference as it states" for "Whereas the
Episcopal Address to the 1984 General Conference states"; and
(2) substitute "therefore the" for "Be it therefore resolved that."
Mr. Bevins explained that Mr. Plummer's amendment repre-
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sented what a number of members of the legislative committee
believed had been adopted there, but he was not in a position to
accept it. Mr. Plummer spoke in support of the amendment, and
it was adopted. The report was then adopted as amended (see
pages 1293-1294).
Request for Referral to Judicial Council
E. Dale Dunlap (Kansas West) raised a question about the use
of the name "United Methodist" by an agency which is not an
official church agency, in this instance "The Mission Society for
United Methodists." The Chair replied that that would require a
determination by the Judicial Council. Mr. Dunlap moved to
refer the matter to the Judicial Council, but the Chair suggested
that he prepare a carefully worded motion of referral and bring it
to the (!;onference later.
James E. Shuler (Central Texas) made a comment about the
number of unofficial caucuses and organizations using the United
Methodist name. David A. Seamands (Kentucky) expressed a
concern about the wording of a possible referral to the Judicial
Council, and the Chair suggested that he confer directly with Mr.
Dunlap about it.
Report No. 25, Calendar No. 119
Mr. Bevins presented the report, explaining that it recom-
mended nonconcurrence with petitions calling for approval of The
Mission Society for United Methodists as an alternative mis-
sions-sending agency of The United Methodist Church. The
nonconcurrence recommendation was adopted (see page 1293).
Restructure of General Board of Global Ministries
Mr. Bevins explained that the legislative committee reports
which would follow were related to the internal restructuring of
the General Board of Global Ministries.
Mr. Bevins: I want to make an opening statement about the restructure of the
General Board of Global Ministries which will provide the foundations for some
actions which will now follow. The General Board of Global Ministries has fulfilled
the mandate of the 1980 General Conference by completing a process to achieve
flexibility in administration and structure during the 1981-84 quadrennium. The
report, found on pp. D-88 to 91 in the Advance DC A details the historj\ process,
goals, and elements of this planning process which led to our restructure. The
GCOM served as consultants to the process and gave unanimous endorsement to
the final plan.
The major results of the restructure are a greater sense of coherence for our
richly diverse mission program and a higher level of accountability in its
administration. The plan of organization emphasizes unity and hopefulness mthin
the Board. It affirms a principle role for directors as the policy makers, first, for the
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Board as a whole, and then its program divisions, program departments, and
committees.
The restructure has substantially reduced the Board's organizational structure.
Six divisions, two work units, and five standing committees have been reduced to
three program divisions, four program departments, and three standing
committees. Most restructure efforts require new terminologj\ We have tried to
keep this to a minimum , but you will be working wdth some of that new terminology
as we will be introducing some future calendar items to you. Others will be brought
by the Committee on Administrative Order.
Most importantly, however, the new plan of organization viill permit new
program emphases. A new program department on Mission Personnel Resources
will give greater visibility to the important role of recruiting and training persons
for missions, including short-term volunteers. The plan also emphasizes the
importance of mission education. The Mission Education and Cultivation program
holds responsibility for developing mission education among constituencies in
conferences, but also for directors of the Board, who are now called upon to assume
a greater role in interpreting mission needs and programs. The Health and Welfare
Department vdll continue to relate to annual conference agencies, but will also take
responsibility for defining new models for health delivery services and advocacy.
The UMCOR Program Department continues its long time service in areas of relief
and redevelopment. But we will also assume initiatives in addressing such mission
issues as long-term poverty and economic development.
The office of the general secretary provides a visible center for the Board. The
general secretary has been given new authorization in matters of finance,
personnel, and program development. New initiatives in constituency and
conference relations have been assigned to that office. The new plan of organization
was fully implemented in the Spring, 1983, meeting of the Board. The annual
meeting held in October, 1983, was the first full meeting under the new structures.
Early evaluation of the efforts of reorganization show very positive results. There
is confidence among directors of the Board that the new structure holds high
potential for making the General Board of Global Ministries more responsive to its
mission mandates and to its administrative tasks and to the constituencies that we
have here in the United States and overseas.
Mr. Bevins asked that Judith Craig (East Ohio) be allowed to
speak as a part of his opening statement. Ms. Craig made a
statement expressing the General Council on Ministries' support
for the proposed restructure plan.
Committee on Global Ministries Report No. 142, Calendar
No. 679
Mr. Bevins presented the report, consisting of a recommenda-
tion of concurrence with proposed legislation related to the
composition of the Health and Welfare Ministries Department.
The report was adopted (see page 1352).
Report No. 143, Calendar No. 680
Mr. Bevins explained that the report recommended noncon-
currence with a petition which would have been in contradiction
to the action on Report No. 142. The report was adopted (see
pages 1352-1353).
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Report No. 145, Calendar No. 682
Mr. Bevins explained that the report consisted of proposed
legislation related to the United Methodist Association of Health
and Welfare Ministries.
Ivan L. LaTumo (Missouri East) asked for additional
information about the reasons for the proposed changes.
Mr. Bevins: The Board of Global Ministries and also the Health and Welfare
Program Department struggled long and hard with the issue and its relationship
with the National Association of Health and Welfare Ministries, and whether
this organization should continue to be listed in the Discipline with the full
explanation that you find there. The first recommendation was that it should be
taken out of the Discipline, and this was in part a response from the GCOM to
start removing some of the agencies that have a relationship to The United
Methodist Church but are not officially a part of this General Conference and
amenable to this General Conference. And so on that basis the first
recommendation was to remove that paragraph entirely. After consultation and
strong cases made in the legislative committee, and recognizing that other such
agencies were not being removed from the Discipline, as the board had been led
to believe they would be, it seemed like we were discriminating against this one
agency itself. The case was strongly made and supported that we should at least
have this reference in the Discipline until all of these agencies could come under
study during the next quadrennium.
C. Vernon Bigler (Western New York) spoke in support of the
report. It was adopted (see page 1353).
Report on Third Ballot for Judicial Council Membership
The Chair reported the results of the third ballot for Judicial
Council membership as follows: clergy, 967 ballots cast, 484
needed for election; there was no election. Those receiving
votes: Gene E. Sease, 380; C. Ebb Munden, 218; Susan
Morrison, 185; Robert H. Spain, 93; Donna Mortonstout, 19;
John V. Moore, 16; Garnett Marion Wilder, 14; Alvin J.
Lindgren, 13; Robert P. Ward, 9; Dale Dunlap, 6; William
Hemphill, 4; John B, Hays, 3; and the remainder are under 3.
The lay ballot: 966 ballots cast, 484 needed for election; there
was no election. Those receiving votes: Willard H. Douglas,
428; Terry Sanford, 362; Florence Freeman, 60; Foy Campbell,
43; Crisolito Pascual, 32; Clifford D. Aguilar, 17; Don Riggin,
10; Thomas M. Reavley, 9; Thomas P. Moore, 3; the remainder
less than 3.
Susan M. Morrison (Baltimore) asked that her name be
withdrawn from consideration in subsequent ballots. Harry E.
Shaner (California-Nevada) reported that John V. Moore
(California-Nevada) had asked to withdraw. Garnett Wilder
(North Georgia) and Clifford Aguilar (Pacific and Southwest)
asked that their names be withdrawn.
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Fourth Ballot for Judicial Council Membership
The Secretary gave instructions for the taking of the ballot.
Stanley Washington (East Ohio) moved that, in reporting future
ballots, the Chair cease calling the names of those who receive
fewer than 100 votes. The motion was adopted. When all of
the ballots had been collected, the Chair declared the ballot
closed.
Legislative Committee on Global Ministries Report No. 89,
Calendar No. 626
Mr. Bevins presented the report, explaining that it was a
recommendation for nonconcurrence with a request to change the
name of the Department of Health and Welfare Ministries. The
report was adopted (see page 1328).
Report No. 11, Calendar No. 54
Mr. Bevins presented the report, consisting of a recommenda-
tion to amend one of the responsibilities of the General Board of
Global Ministries as stated in Par. 1502. 10 of the 1980 Discipline.
The report was adopted (see page 1287).
Committee on Calendar
Mr. Bjork called on Robert C. Morgan (North Alabama),
chairperson of the Legislative Committee on Discipleship, for the
presentation of reports. He also announced that all items having
to do with finance that were listed on the Consent Calendar had
been automatically removed.
Legislative Committee on Discipleship Report No. 125,
Calendar No. 1119
Mr. Morgan explained that the report contained committee
recommendations related to the National Youth Ministry Organi-
zation (NYMO), and that there was a minority report related to it
(see pages 1182-1183). The Chair observed that, since the report
was printed in this day's Daily Christian Advocate, it would be
necessary to suspend the rules to consider it; the rules were
suspended by vote of the Conference.
Mr. Morgan explained that the committee did not concur with
new legislation as proposed by the General Board of Discipleship
for NYMO, but was instead recommending retention of the
existing Pars. 1401-1404, with some amendments; it also was
recommending that NYMO and the Board of Discipleship work
together to prepare legislation governing their relationship to
present to the 1988 General Conference.
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Report No. 125 (Minority Report), Calendar No. 1120
Kristin Knudson (California-Nevada) presented the minority
report (see page 1182), consisting of a recommendation for
creation of a study committee on the Church's national youth
ministry. After presenting some editorial changes in the report
as printed, she explained the background and the purpose of the
report.
Ms. Knudson: Let me preface this by saying that I am a concerned lay person,
not a youth. There are only three youth here as voting delegates, none of whom
were able to serve on the Committee on Discipleship. I am a young adult, age 22,
who serves as an adult worker with youth. I have never served on the national
steering committee and have attended only one national convocation as an
alternate for our conference youth coordinator. I would also call your attention to
11262.2 of the Discipline where it states that youth are full members of the church
and have all rights and responsibilities of church membership.
To explain the rationale behind this proposal, this is the work of the age level and
family ministries task group as a compromise for the many proposals received
about the future of youth ministry. The question is, why do we need a study? One,
youth ministry has never been seriously looked at in our church. We have never
taken the time to really find out what our vision is. Bishop Yeakel reminded us
yesterday that we have the opportunity to shape and direct the vision of the
church. Two, we need to have a goal in mind. At the moment we have two groups
who are in part both responsible for national youth ministry, yet it is unclear who
should do what. Three, we need to answer the whys.
Recently there was a survey done on the religious life of younger adolescents.
United Methodist young people are less likely to pray, less likely to talk with their
parents about religious life. Why is that? Hopefully, we can find it out. There has
been much concern about funding anything at this conference. How much vAW the
study cost? The good news is that while the NYMO does receive a portion of its
funding from the General Conference fund, it receives even more from the Youth
Service Fund, the youth's own mission fund raised by the young people of our
church. In the last two years giving is up over 38 percent, and the youth have
donated over one half million dollars in the last year alone.
According to Dr. Ezra Earl Jones, the general secretary of the Board of
Discipleship, there is no issue we can't work on in good faith, if we have the same
vision in mind. I agree wholeheartedly with that statement, but right now the
vision is cloudy. We need to examine it carefully.
Members of the General Conference, you have before you a splendid
opportunity. The opportunity of designing the present and the future of our
denomination is in your hands. The church should always be in the process of study
and re-evaluation. Without it, we would never learn anything or even dare to try
something new. To ask two groups to iron out their differences vnthout any form or
structure is folly. But take these two groups, provide a vehicle and a means of
study, and there can be agreement and direction, and results. We need that unity of
purpose. In order to find that unity we must examine where we are going and how
we are going to get there. A statesman reminds us young people, the world is
yours. Right now it's yours and mine to share, but in the final analysis it's yours. I
urge your adoption of the minority report.
Calendar No. 1119 — Perfecting of the Committee Report
The Chair called for the perfecting of the committee report.
Harry R. Kent (South Carolina) asked a question about the
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content of the amendments to Pars. 1401-1404 being recom-
mended by the committee. Mr. Morgan explained that they were
the same amendments as printed with Report No. 124, Calendar
No. 1118. At the Chair's request, Mr. Morgan and Ms. Knudson
briefly restated the difference between the committee report and
the minority report.
Kent Millard (South Dakota) asked whether any youth had
been involved in the development of the legislative committee
report; Mr. Morgan replied that they had. Kay Althouse (East
Ohio) disagreed, stating that young adults had been involved, but
not youth. Charles 0. Dundas (Minnesota) made an additional
comment about the distinction between the two reports. Jack H.
Henton (Memphis) observed that, even though they were not
members of the legislative committee, there were youth who had
been present at its sessions and who had been allowed to speak
and provide input. The Chair asked if the Conference was willing
to consider the committee report to have been perfected, and it
was voted to proceed to the perfecting of the minority report.
Calendar No. 1120 — Perfecting the Minority Report
Ken Pace (Mississippi) moved to amend the minority report by
adding the following to the fourth paragraph: "Additional
racial/ethnic minority youth shall be added as needed to ensure
that all four racial/ethnic minority groups are represented by
youth. These youth shall be selected upon recommendation from
their respective caucuses." Ms. Knudson accepted the amend-
ment as part of the minority report.
Warren Budd (North Georgia) moved to amend the minority
report by substituting the legislation recommended by the
General Board of Discipleship for it. The Chair ruled that that
was not a proper substitute for the minority report.
M. Brent Trostle (Central Pennsylvania) moved to amend the
beginning of the sentence regarding funding to read as follows:
"Funding for this study shall not exceed $15,000 per year, to be
shared equally by NYMO and the General Board of Discipleship
..." Danny Mcintosh (Rocky Mountain) spoke in support of the
amendment. The amendment was adopted.
Charles E. Edgar (Central Pennsylvania) asked for clarifica-
tion whether it was the intent of the minority report sponsors for
a General Council on Ministries representative to chair the study
committee; Ms. Knudson rephed that it was.
Karen A. Stewart (Western Pennsylvania) moved to amend
the third paragraph by adding the following sentence to the end
of it: "Each board, agency, and council that currently has
representation on the National Youth Ministry Organization
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Steering Committee (Par. 1402) may at their own expense send a
representative to the study committee if they desire." The
amendment was adopted.
George Calvin (Louisiana) moved to amend the first sentence
of the fourth paragraph to read as follows: "Of the fifteen voting
members, there shall be at least one racial/ethnic minority from
each of the five jurisdictions." He spoke in support of the
amendment. Scott Hanson (Wyoming) asked whether the
amendment would remove the guarantee of representation from
each of the four recognized racial/ethnic minorities; Mr. Calvin
replied that that was not the intent. The amendment was
adopted.
Steve Alexander (Iowa) moved to suspend the rules m order to
declare the minority report perfected and to proceed to the
debate. The motion was adopted.
Debate on Minority Report
Amy Bowyer (Kansas East) spoke in favor of the minority
report.
Mary Ann Swenson (Pacific Northwest): I wish to speak in opposition to the
minority report and in favor of the majority report. The original legislation that
was developed by the Board of Discipleship was calling for movement forward m a
comprehensive direction in youth ministry and new programming and new
movements and new desires in youth ministry in our general church. The Board of
Discipleship and NYMO were not able to agree on how to do that. And, thereby,
some of the processes that we have before us. If we adopted the minority report,
we would be expecting then the energy and the effort of our staff, both in youth
ministry and in discipleship, to divert all of their attention to this study. The
structures already exist for them to get their act together and work together. And
so I would urge that we as a general church ask them within their existing
structures to use their efforts and emphasis to help us in youth ministry and
continue to develop new programs and not to spend the time and energj' on
establishing a new study. My position is that the structures already exist.
Kelly Laster (Pacific and Southwest): I'm standing in front of you as one of the
few voting youth. And I am also a member of the National Youth Ministry
Organization. I would like to say that the structure that the Board of Discipleship
has, they do not work with the National Youth Ministry Organization in developing
the report in the first place. Therefore, obviously, a complete report cannot be
made. We can't study something if the boards are not willing to work together. The
Board of Discipleship did not go through the National Youth Ministry
Organization. We had no voice in this, and so I plead v^ith you to vote for the
minority report to allow youth to have a voice in their future and the future of this
church.
Warren Budd (North Georgia): I come to you as a dedicated youth worker from a
church of 1,000 members. It involves over 160 kids in its youth program. We sent
over six of our kids to missions last summer. We raised $15,000 for missions. We do
a Bible study every Wednesday night that averages over 60 kids. I think I have the
proper credentials to speak about the direction of Youth Ministries in The United
Methodist Church. Group magazine last month reported that for the last 19 years
we have lost membership in youth ministry. The facts are that this article also
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reported that between age 13 and 21, 90 percent of the people that accept Jesus
Christ do so in these age groups, and if they are lost in this age group, they are lost
generally. The fact is that the youth of United Methodism, the vast hundreds of
thousands of youths are crying for services from the church. Youth w^orkers are
crying for services from the church. Town and country workers cannot be served
because there is no clear direction from the church. It is a shame that the Board of
Discipleship legislation could not have passed, because we are going to wait four
years either way this thing goes. If you're in the ninth grade now, by the time you
are out of high school they will have gotten around to deciding on what they are
going to do about youth ministries. The preferable report is the majority report,
because at least they can get together and get on with the business of ministering to
the youth that are not being helped in our great church.
Mark H. Biederman (Minnesota) spoke in support of the minority
report. /. Gordon Stapleton (Peninsula) spoke against it.
Report No. 125 — Final Statements and Vote
Douglas F. Verdin (New York) made the final statement on
behalf of the sponsors of the minority report. William A. Lasher
made the final statement for the committee report.
The minority report was put to a vote and was approved as a
substitute for the committee report.
Riley B. Case (North Indiana) moved that the legislation
originally proposed by the General Board of Discipleship be
substituted for everything before the Conference. He spoke in
support of his substitute. Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) raised a
point of order, that the substitute was not in order at this point in
the process. The Chair ruled that the Conference could consider
the substitute. Becky Auman (North Carolina) spoke against the
substitute. The substitute was defeated.
The minority report, as substituted, was then adopted (see
pages 1182-1183).
Closing
The Secretary made announcements. Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke
(Retired) offered the closing prayer, and the session was
adjourned.
EIGHTH DAY, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1984
EVENING SESSION
Opening
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
convened in the evening session of Wednesday, May 9, 1984, at
7:30 p.m. in the Civic Center Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, with
Bishop Emerito P. Nacpil (Manila Area) presiding. Bishop Armin
E. Hartel (Central Conference in the German Democratic
Republic) led in an opening prayer.
Committee on Agenda
Delton H. Krueger (Minnesota) made the report, calhng special
attention to an earlier starting time Thursday morning and a time
set aside to receive an offering for the pages and marshals during
the Thursday morning session.
Committee on Calendar
Virgil V. Bjork (North Indiana) reported that the committee
planned to call for reports from the legislative committees on
Council on Ministries, Conferences, and Local Church during this
session.
Report on University Senate Ballot
The Secretary read the results of the ballot for membership on
the University Senate as follows: valid ballots, 955; invalid
ballots, 0; he stated that there was no election and read the names
of persons receiving votes: chief executive officers: Frederick
Blumer, 133; Harry Gilmer, 137; Thomas K. Kim, 376; E.
Benjamin Lantz, 85; Donald Messer, 118; Gael Swing, 77; Neal
Berte, 87; John Silber, 71; Neal Fisher, 340; Donald Webb, 73;
John Q. Taylor King, 334; Robert G. Stevens, 41; other
administrative officers: Sally Geis, 236; Patti Coots, 164; Ethel
Johnson, 380; Webb Pomeroy, 98; J. Robert Nelson, 164; Grant S.
Shockley, 469; Leroy Howe, 133; Dennis M. Campbell, 230.
William A. McCaHney (East Ohio) pointed out that the
legislation governing this election did not require a majority vote,
but instead required only a plurality for election. The Chair asked
the Secretary to determine who had been elected on this basis
and to report back to the Conference later in the session.
Legislative Committee on Council on Ministries
Carolyn H. Oehler (Northern Illinois), chairperson of the
committee, moved the suspension of the mles to permit
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consideration of two reports which had been printed less than the
required twenty-four hours; the motion was adopted.
Report No. 89, Calendar No. 900
Ms. Oehler presented changes in the printed report, which
proposed establishment of a task force on older adult ministries
(see page 1562), as follows:
(1) Add an additional "whereas" clause to read, "Whereas, in
recognition of the increasing older population which varies
in different countries and cultures and in preparation of a
global relationship already underway in the General Board
of Global Ministries;"
(2) In item 2, following "United Methodist Church," add "in
the USA and Puerto Rico and to establish program
priorities for these ministries at all levels of The United
Methodist Church with emphasis on the local church."
(3) Amend item 5 to read as follows: "The Task Force on Older
Adult Ministries shall be accountable to the General
Council on Ministries, which shall coordinate the work of
the task force with the various general agencies and annual
conferences. The task force shall make its final report
through the General Council on Ministries to the 1988
General Conference, at which time the task force shall be
terminated."
(4) In item 6, substitute "28" for "29" and "Jurisdictional
College of Bishops" for "Jurisdictional Conference." Be-
ginning after the provision for an episcopal member,
substitute the following for the remainder of item 6: "A
staff representative of the Health and Welfare Ministries
Program Department of the General Board of Global
Ministries and a staff representative of age level and family
ministries of the General Board of Discipleship shall
function as program resource staff for the task force. The
task force may request other general agency staff to assist
with its work. The General Council on Ministries shall
provide staff for administrative purposes."
In connection with item 8, Ms. Oehler reported that the
required funding would probably be about $60,000 per year, but
that if adopted, the report would need to be referred to the
General Council on Finance and Administration for its recom-
mendation.
Oscar 0. Garza, IV (Rio Grande) moved to amend item 6,
following "College of Bishops," by adding "at least one of whom
shall be an ethnic minority person of the four ethnic minority
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groups." Ms. Oehler accepted the amendment on behalf of the
committee.
Clelia D. Hendrix (South Carolina) moved to amend item 2,
following "local church," by adding "on older women, and on
ethnic minority older persons."
Ms. Hendrix: Just recently I participated in compiling a report for a group for
the Aging Council — State Aging Council in South Carolina. In the research for this
report I found these significant facts that I would like to share with the Conference.
The majority of the older adults that we found were women. Older women are
among the poorest of the poor and the poorest of this group was among the ethnic
minorities. The last item I'd like to share is that many older women live alone and in
fear of being assaulted even in their own homes. Therefore, I would like to put
special stress on programs that are developed for women and particularly ethnic
women.
Bonifacio B. Mequi, Jr. (Iowa) asked whether the report
provided for representation on the task force from Central
Conferences; the Chair replied that it did not. Mr. Mequi sought
to introduce an amendment, but the Chair ruled that it would be
necessary to act on Ms. Hendrix's amendment before other
amendments would be in order. Ms. Hendrix's amendment was
adopted.
Charles E. Ramsay (North Arkansas) spoke against the report
in its entirety. William H. Millett (Eastern Pennsylvania)
supported it.
Mr. Millett: I would urge you to read and understand the facts and implications
of the first part of this petition. The United Methodist Church is getting old. The
average age of the people in the world around us is increasing at a rapid rate and the
age of our denomination is increasing even more rapidly. We who are older adults
want to have a voice in determining our own destiny within the church. We want to
be part of the new and exciting things that are happening. We don't want to be a
separate group, or a pressure group. Rather, we want to be part of the
decision-making process. We want retired clergy and retired laypeople to continue
to be involved as members of our denominational boards, our annual conferences,
and our local churches. Their maturity of viewpoint, their judgment, and their
experience are valuable assets we cannot afford to discard or ignore. You young
people who are between 50 and 55 years of age better pay attention to this, lest you
become disenfranchised within the next 10 years. We older adults want significant
opportunities for service. We want opportunities for continuing education. We
want opportunities to contribute as participants in new and vital ministries of the
church. When merited, we want to be included in key leadership positions of our
great denomination. We want less fluff and more substance. We believe there are
important and urgent ministries that fall within the legitimate areas of
responsibility for each of our key boards. They do need to be coordinated. Older
adults do need to have a voice.
A. Bradford Dinsmore, Jr. (Florida) moved to table the report
until such time as the revised committee report could be printed
in the Daily Christian Advocate. The motion was defeated.
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Heinz P. Fischer (German South) asked why the task force's
work was restricted only to older adult concerns in the United
States and Puerto Rico. Ms. Oehler replied that the impetus for
formation of a task force had grown out of a National Consultation
of Older Adults in The United Methodist Church.
James H. McCormack (West Ohio) moved to amend the report
by substituting the following for item 8: "The funding for this task
force will be provided from the General Board of Global
Ministries and the General Board of Discipleship receipts coming
from the World Service Fund." He spoke in support of his
amendment. Ms. Oehler spoke against it. Thomas W. Flinn, Jr.
(Baltimore) asked a question; Ms. Oehler answered. The
amendment was adopted.
Thomas Kim (Northwest Texas) moved to amend item 1 by
changing the task force's name to "Task Force on Older Adult
Ministries in the U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and Other Parts of the
World." He spoke in support of his amendment.
Patricia Hammer (Pacific and Southwest): As the chairperson of the
subcommittee that dealt with this petition, I would like to speak against that
amendment. It was our understanding that through the Board of Global Ministries
there were already some programs that were under way that would deal with this.
We felt that it was impossible to handle the whole gamut within the four-year
period of the task force. And you will note that part of the petition states that the
task force will be ended with the 1988 General Conference. The amendment that
Carolyn gave you that deals with the increasing problem that's at the bottom, it's
now the last "Whereas," we felt would handle that for this short period of time. So,
therefore, I appeal to you that through the Board of Global Ministries some of those
programs have already begun.
The amendment was defeated.
Lester D. Nave (Virginia) moved the previous question, but the
Chair ruled that the motion was not in order, because the
required number of speeches for and against the report had not
been heard.
V". L. Daughtery (South Georgia) asked for clarification
regarding the estimated cost; Ms. Oehler answered that the
estimate was for $60,000 for each of the four years of the
quadrennium.
Francis Alguire (Northern Ilhnois) moved to amend item 6 by
adding the following: "Membership on the task force shall include
at least one representative from our Central Conferences."
Torrey A. Kaatz (West Ohio) raised a point of order, but the
Chair ruled that the amendment was properly before the Confer-
ence. Ms. Oehler spoke against the amendment. It was defeated.
The Chair asked if the Conference was ready to suspend the
rules to proceed to a vote on the report, and it was voted by the
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Conference to suspend the rules. The report was adopted as
amended (see pages 1562-1564),
Report on Fourth Ballot for Judicial Council Membership
The Secretary reported the results of the fourth ballot for
membership on the Judicial Council as follows: valid ballots, 953;
invalid ballots, 3; needed to elect, 477. On the lay ballot, Willard
Douglas was elected with 570 votes, and on the clergy ballot.
Gene F. Sease was elected with 513 votes.
Tracy R. Arnold (Louisiana) asked for the remainder of the
ballot results to be read in preparation for the balloting for
reserve members on Thursday morning. Shirley Marsh (Nebras-
ka) pointed out that the Conference had ordered that only the
names of those receiving 100 or more votes be read. Paul V.
Chaffee (Western Pennsylvania) asked about the status of
persons who had withdrawn from earlier ballots in relation to the
ballot for alternate members. The Secretary rephed that their
names would be reinstated on the ballot for alternate members.
Report on Ballot for University Senate Membership
The Secretary reported that the following persons were
elected to the University Senate by plurality vote: Grant S.
Shockley, Ethel Johnson, Thomas Kim, and Neal Fisher.
William T. Stephenson (North Texas) asked a question about the
vote count; Betty Whitehurst (Virginia) and the Secretary
answered, confirming that the persons listed above had been
elected.
Request for Judicial Council Decision
John F. Walker (Little Rock): I would call for a Judicial Council ruling on
Calendar No. 0232, Report No. CM012, Petition No. CM-DS1328. This is Report
No. 9 of the General Council on Ministries. We voted concurrence to the GCOM
recommendation that we receive the report. According to Robert's Rules of Order,
"to receive a report is to have it presented to the body. It does not imply acceptance
or adoption" (Article 9, 1 53-54 of Robert's Rules of Order). To receive a report is to
have it read or presented to the body. The question is whether it is appropriate for
the General Conference to direct action that seems to be based on the report having
been approved, as recommendations 4, 5, and 6 seem to do.
I believe to act on a report as though it were approved is inconsistent with our
action of having received the report, and I ask that the General Conference request
the Judicial Council for a ruling to be brought to the General Conference.
C. David Lundquist (West Michigan) spoke against the motion.
Leigh Roberts (Wisconsin) expressed the view that the request
for a decision was not needed, because the action had been for
concurrence and receipt of the report. The motion to request a
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decision was put to a vote, and the Chair ruled that it was
defeated because it did not receive a majority vote.
Lester L. Moore (Iowa) cited Par. 2607 of the 1980 Discipline as
evidence that only a one-fifth vote was required; the Chair
observed that the language cited by Mr. Moore referred to
requests for ruhngs on constitutional matters, and that this was
not a constitutional issue.
Status of Reports Referred to General Council on Finance and
Administration
Gamett Wilder (North Georgia) moved that all reports which
had been sent to the General Council on Finance and Adminis-
tration for further consideration, either by concurrence or
reception, be considered concurrences. The motion was adopted.
Judicial Council Referral — ^Additional Discussion
John F. Walker (Little Rock) cited Par. 2609 of the 1980
Discipline as evidence that his motion to request a Judicial
Council decision (see above) required only a one-third vote for
approval. The Chair ruled that he was correct. C. David
Lundquist (West Michigan) raised a point of order, that the
provisions of Par. 2615 should apply, and that a majority vote was
required. The Chair reaffirmed his ruling that Par. 2609 applied,
and that a one-third vote was sufficient.
Clifton V. Bullock (West Michigan) asked a question regarding
the action on Mr. Wilder's motion; the Secretary answered. The
Chair stated that he was now ruling that the request for a
declaratory decision was approved.
Legislative Committee on Conferences Report No. 16, Calen-
dar No. 186
Jerry G. Bray, Jr. (Virginia) chairperson of the committee,
presented the report, on the subject "Definition of Powers of the
General Conference" (see page 956). Mr. Bray summarized the
contents of the report and gave background information
regarding it. P. Boyd Mather (Iowa) asked whether this should
be considered as a constitutional issue, rather than as a simple
discipHnary change. Mr. Bray replied that it was the judgment of
the committee that the manner in which they were recommend-
ing it was preferable.
Bienvinido J. Jimenez (Philippines) asked a question; Mr. Bray
responded. Mr. Jimenez spoke in opposition to the report. John
P. Miles (Little Rock) moved to suspend the rules in order to
proceed to the vote on this report. The motion to suspend the
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rules was adopted; the report was then adopted by vote of the
Conference (see pages 956-957).
Report No. 82, Calendar No. 541
Mr. Bray called on J. Kenneth Forbes (South Indiana) for
presentation of the report, dealing with the Jurisdictional
Committee on the Episcopacy (see page 977). Mr. Forbes
presented two corrections to the printed report: (1) change the
last portion of the first paragraph of proposed Par. 622.1 to read,
"... elected by the Jurisdictional Conference upon nomination of
their respective Annual Conference delegations." (2) In the last
phrase in the proposed legislation, change "elect" to "nominate."
Marcus Fang (Wisconsin) asked a question; Mr. Forbes
answered. Mr. Fang moved to amend the last paragraph by
deleting "or in the event that a member on the Jurisdictional
Committee on Episcopacy is not reelected by the Annual
Conference as a delegate to the Jurisdictional Conference." He
spoke in support of his amendment. Robert J. McCune (Central
New York) opposed it.
William W. Roughton (Florida) asked who would elect the
person to fill a vacancy, if the Annual Conference delegation could
only nominate. Mr. Forbes replied that the election would be
by the succeeding Jurisdictional Conference when it met, but
that the person nominated would serve as nominee until that
time.
Richard 0. Truitt (Wisconsin) asked whether the proposed
legislation would preclude persons who were elected by a
Jurisdictional Conference from serving through the following
Jurisdictional Conference if they were not again elected as a
delegate to the next General Conference.
Mr. Forbes: This piece of legislation relative to change is probably one of the
most liberal pieces of legislation you will ever face. It allows change at the whim of
the delegation. It provides almost any kind of contingency that can occur. It allows
the delegation to use its own powers to determine its own membership at the given
jurisdictional conference at whichever jurisdictional conference it may direct. I
don't think you can get any more liberal than that.
Lawrence Bauman (North Georgia) asked a question; Mr.
Forbes answered.
Mr. Fang's amendment was put to a vote and was defeated.
Robert T. Casey (Virginia) moved to amend the legislation by
adding a new last sentence to read as follows: "That person may
begin to serve on the committee as a nominee until the
Jurisdictional Conference can elect." Mr. Foi'bes accepted the
amendment on behalf of the committee.
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Don L. Riggin (Little Rock) moved to amend the last
paragraph by deleting the words, "or for other reasons that the
Annual Conference delegation may determine." The amendment
was defeated.
Bob R. Martin (North Georgia) moved to suspend the rules in
order to vote on the report. The motion was adopted. Report No.
82 was then adopted (see pages 977-978).
Report No. 49; Calendar Nos. 281, 548
Mr. Forbes explained that the committee report (Calendar No.
281) was a recommendation of nonconcurrence with a petition
calling for lay members of the annual conference to be able to vote
on matters related to ordination and the ordained ministry (see
page 967).
Presentation of Minority Report — Calendar No. 548
Leigh Roberts (Wisconsin) presented the minority report,
consisting of a proposed constitutional amendment and other
disciphnary changes removing restrictions on voting rights of lay
members of annual conferences (see pages 967-969).
Mr. Roberts: Bishop Nacpil and members of the Conference, a portion of this is a
constitutional matter and a portion of it is contained within other disciplinary
paragraphs. Historically in The United Methodist Church clergy performed the
function of doing the business for General Conferences and Annual Conferences. It
was only after an extended period of time that privileges were extended from
laymen to women and now to youth, ethnic minorities and others. Nonetheless,
over time specific matters have been reserved at the level of the annual conference
solely to clergy. Those matters are not limited at the General Conference to clergy;
in fact , we acted upon a matter today dealing with the requirements we would place
in relation to clergy and their ordination. Similarly, at the level of the local church
laity are very active in relation to all matters pertaining to clergy. With respect to
dealing with our bishops as a Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy, in the varied
kinds of actions that are done including pastoral care, including making decisions
regarding those clergy, in terms of making the decision even regarding the
retirement due to disability of those clergy, matters of sick leave related to those
clergy, are all matters that laity and clergy participate in equally as we deal with
episcopal leaders. At the level of the local church the evaluation of clergy, matters
concerning the assignment of clergy, performing pastoral kinds of functions with
our clergy, making recommendations about clergy, prospective clergy in terms of
their ehgibility and suitability for moving into the process to become ordained, all
of those functions are matters in which laity are involved in the local church.
It seems ironic that only at one level in the church, the annual conference, the
laity are not involved, and the request in this minority petition is for the
involvement at several levels. In particular, in H 37, the constitutional paragraph
which prohibits the participation in voting of laity with respect to clergy matters as
they pertain to ordination, matters of character, and the relationship of clergy to
the annual conference, laity are not permitted to be involved, and this petition calls
for an involvement of laity in such matters. In terms of the 700 paragraphs that are
proposed, the proposal calls for a participation of laity in the board of ordained
ministry in the annual conference by giving laity, a limited number of laity, a voice,
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no vote, but a voice in terms of those matters. It would take a constitutional change
first to permit a vote. But it is proposed that they could serve in terms of voice. It is
also proposed that the executive session of the annual conference be eliminated to
permit following what H 701.4 says, and that is, "That laity shall participate in all
deliberations of the annual conference." This would enable that, but it would still
require a step by a subsequent General Conference in order to give laity a vote on
such matters. I, therefore, propose as a substitute these four specific changes for
the giving laity voice, membership on the board of ordained ministrj', and changing
the constitution in the direction of not restricting laity from acting on the particular
matters related to clergy.
Perfecting the Minority Report
P. Boyd Mather (Iowa) moved to amend the minority report,
the proposed amendment to Par. 723.1, by deleting the words,
"with voice but not vote." He spoke in support of his amendment.
V. Pete Furio, Jr. (North Alabama) sought to introduce another
amendment, but the Chair ruled that it could not be considered
until action on Mr. Mather's amendment was completed. Harry
R. Kent (South Carolina) explained that the provision Mr.
Mather sought to delete was included because voting rights for
lay persons on conference boards of Ordained Ministry could not
be granted until the process of amending the Constitution was
completed. The amendment was defeated.
Debate on Minority Report
Bruce P. Blake (Kansas West): I speak in our annual conference from some
unique background, I think, on this. First of all, for several years we have invited
lay observers on the Board of Ordained Ministry, one from each district. They are
observers, and I have chaired that Board for eight years. We also have a custom in
our annual conference of having an annual executive session of the annual
conference in which only full members of the annual conference are present. Leigh
Roberts in his opening statement said that laity have the right to vote on these
matters at every other level of the church, except for the annual conference. I think
that is very simply because ordained full members of the annual conference hold
our membership at the annual conference. That is what sets the annual conference
apart constitutionally and historically in these matters for the ordained clergy.
We have had administrative location matters in our annual conference. We have
had other matters of sensitive nature to be dealt with in the executive session. It
really seems like to me those who have taken the vows of ordination, have
answered the questions that are involved only for ordained full members of the
annual conference, should deal with the issues that are complex, personal, and
involved, only in the ordained matters of our church.
I feel exclusive as I say that, but as I have experienced our annual conference, I
feel the laity of the annual conference appreciate those of us who are ordained
dealing with others who are ordained in the context exclusively of what it means to
be ordained.
Reta T. Barto (Eastern Pennsylvania): I am speaking for the minority report.
The reason the ministers had exclusive vote originally was that they were the only
persons in the Conference. That has changed as we all well know. Therefore, I
believe that now that we have equal representation on the conference floor, we
need to have equal responsibility in the duties. We now feel that we are
interdependent, as we learned through the Laity Address the other day, that both
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clergy and laity need each other. Actually, the lay experience with the variety of
living with and loving a variety of pastors gives us some judgments that might be a
Httle bit better than their brothers and sisters in the clergy. Also, let us not forget
that we are very sensitive, too, to all the problems of our pastors and of other
clergy. It is true, too, that the lay members should know what is going on. Frankly,
friends, I think our concern is to be of worth and value to the ordained clergy or to
any pastor we have. John Wesley recommended that we ask our clergy, "Are you
going on to perfection."
Don L. Forsman (New Mexico) spoke against the minority
report. Frank H. Nestler (Central Illinois) asked a question
about Par. 701.4 as proposed in the minority report. Mr. Roberts
explained that the proposal was to change only what could
constitutionally be changed pending approval of a constitutional
amendment, with the hope that full voting rights could be enacted
at the next General Conference. Lester L. Moore (Iowa)
supported the minority report.
Reginald W. Ponder (North Carolina) moved to suspend the
rules in order to vote on the minority report. The motion was
adopted. The Chair proposed voting first on the non-constitu-
tional portions of the report; then, if those were adopted, a second
vote would be taken on the proposed constitutional amendment.
P. Boyd Mather (Iowa) asked a question; the Chair answered.
Paul J. Meuschke (Western Pennsylvania) raised a point of
order, that this vote was whether to substitute the minority
report, and that the requirement for a two-thirds vote on the
constitutional amendment would only come into play on the final
adoption. The Chair ruled that Mr. Meuschke was correct.
Blaine E. Taylor (Southern New England) moved to divide the
minority report so as to vote separately on each of the proposed
amendments contained in it. He began to speak in support of his
motion. John 0. Barnes, Jr. (Tennessee) raised a point of order,
that the Conference had suspended the rules to proceed to the
vote. The Chair ruled that he was correct. Rodney E. Wilmoth
(Nebraska) sought to speak against the motion to divide the
question. Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio) raised a point of order,
that the Conference should vote immediately on the minority
report, and that Mr. Taylor could seek a division of the question
on the final vote. Mr. Roberts gave the final statement for the
minority report. Mr. Forbes made the final statement for the
committee.
The minority report was put to a vote, and it was defeated. The
Chair observed that the scheduled adjournment time had been
reached, and the Conference voted to extend the time to complete
action on this report. E. Paul linger (Central lUinois) called for a
count vote on the minority report, but the call for the count vote
was not sustained by the Conference.
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William G. Trudeau (Alaska Missionary) moved to refer the
matter to the newly established Ministiy Study Committee; he
spoke in support of his motion. The motion to refer was defeated.
Report No. 49 — Final Action
Mr. Forbes moved to suspend the rules and proceed directly to
the final vote on the committee report. Oscar 0. Garza IV (Rio
Grande) asked a procedural question; the Chair answered. The
motion to suspend the rules was adopted. Report No. 49
(Calendar No. 281) was adopted (see page 967).
Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of Order
Frank H. Nestler (Central Illinois) moved the suspension of
the imles to permit the Committee on Plan of Organization and
Rules of Order to distribute some materials to delegates' desks on
Thursday. The motion was adopted.
Consent Calendar
Richard A. Thomhurg (New York) moved that all calendar
items which had received only two negative votes be placed on
the Consent Calendar, and that such items could be removed
from it in the same manner as previously determined. The motion
was adopted.
Closing
The Secretary made announcements. Julius A. Archibald, Jr.
(Troy) moved that the report sent earlier to the President also be
sent to members of Congress. The motion was defeated.
Bishop Jose L. Valencia (Retired) dismissed the Conference
with prayer, and the session was adjourned.
NINTH DAY, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1984
MORNING SESSION
Opening
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
convened in the morning session of Thursday, May 10, 1984, at
8:00 a.m. in the Civic Center Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, with
Bishop Ernest T. Dixon (San Antonio Area) presiding.
Devotional Service
The worship service was led by Bishop Arthur Kulah (Liberia),
liturgist, and Bishop Thomas Bangura (Sierra Leone), preaching.
Robert K. Holder was the organist.
Special music was provided by the Korean American Ministers'
Chorale of the Northeastern Jurisdiction, under the direction of
Moon Ho Kim; Sung-Sook Lee was soloist, and Mrs. Ok-Wha
Rhee was organist for the chorale.
Following the call to worship, the hymn "God of Grace and God
of Glory" was sung. The Conference participated in a litany,
"Trust in the Lord," from Psalm 37. The Scripture was Genesis
37:12-20. Following a prayer and an anthem. Bishop Bangura
preached the devotional sermon, entitled "What Is Your Dream."
The service was closed with the singing of "A Charge To Keep,"
followed by the benediction.
Committee on Agenda
Mai Gray (Missouri West) presented the report. On behalf of
the committee, she moved to amend the printed report by
extending the evening session until 10:30 p.m., and by substitut-
ing the Council of Bishops' nomination of a Secretary-Designate
in place of reports from the General Council on Ministries at 7:45
p.m. The agenda was adopted as amended (see page 494).
Matter of Privilege — Baltimore Declaration
Wilson T. Boots (New York) was recognized for a matter of
privilege.
Mr. Boots: In the midst of our Bicentennial Celebration and in keeping with the
Episcopal Address, we wish to offer the Baltimore Declaration in reaffirmation of
our Wesleyan heritage and as a call to commitment and action as we move into the
third century. Hundreds of delegates from all five jurisdictions have already signed
and affirmed this declaration which states in part:
"As United Methodists, through our baptism into Jesus Christ and our
commitment to serve God through The United Methodist Church, we have bound
ourselves into a covenant community of connectional responsibility in ministry to
the whole world. We have committed ourselves to mutual accountability
throughout our connection in solidarity with the whole Christian community. This
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accountability and responsibility to discipleship includes the general boards and
agencies of our church, the seminaries, other Methodist-related institutions, the
annual conferences, the Council of Bishops, each local church, and every person
bearing United Methodist identity. We affirm and celebrate our United Methodist
tradition and believe that we are called to challenge and support one another with
clarity of vision and strength of purpose during this bicentennial epic in our life
together in Christ."
This declaration lifts up the need to preach and practice an evangelistic ministry
which is biblically oriented and wholistic, an approach to individuals in society, to
reconfirm our commitment to work toward racial justice and inclusiveness, to
address the grim reality of hunger in America and the world, to call for renewed
efforts toward achieving a nuclear freeze and arms limitation and to accentuate
basic education. We request that this declaration be placed in the Daily Christian
Advocate and be referred to the Council of Bishops and the General Council on
Ministries for study and implementation.
William A. Mines (West Ohio) raised a point of order, that the
resolution was new business; the Chair supported his point of
order. Gloster B. Current (New York) moved to suspend the
rules to permit consideration of the Declaration; the motion was
adopted. Mr. Boots' motion was adopted.
Matter of Privilege — Tribute to George Outen
John D. Wolf (North Indiana) was recognized for a matter of
privilege.
Mr. Wolf: Thank you. Bishop. Since the 1980 session of General Conference
The United Methodist Church has lost the services of Dr. George Outen, general
secretary of the General Board of Church and Society from 1976-1980. Dr. Outen
was an eloquent communicator of the gospel who brought holy fire, a perceptive
mind, a needed marriage between the personal and social gospel, was an able
administrator with a sensitivity to personal relationships and to the needs of the
church. We thank God for his life. I move that this memorial be communicated to
his family and further that the Commission on the General Conference shall give
recognition to deceased general secretaries and members of the Judicial Council as
well as deceased bishops in the opening sessions of the General Conference. Thank
you.
The motion was adopted.
Referral to General Council on Finance and Administration
E. Dale Dunlap (Kansas West): I move that Calendar No, 329, the portion
referring to The Mission Society for United Methodists be referred to the General
Council on Finance and Administration which, according to *'907.4 of the
Discipline, has responsibility to safeguard and protect the interests and rights of
The United Methodist Church, for appropriate action with regard to this group or
any unofficial group using the names Methodist, Methodists, United Methodist or
United Methodists, for the purpose of protecting the corporate name and interest
of The United Methodist Church, from improper use by unofficial or unauthorized
persons or organizations. I move its adoption.
The motion for referral was adopted.
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Report of the General Council on Finance and Administration
The Chair called for reports from the General Council on
Finance and Administration (GCFA). Bishop James S. Thomas
(Ohio East Area), president of the Council, requested the
privilege of the floor for presentation of the reports. The request
was granted by vote of the Conference.
Bishop Thomas outhned the process followed by the Council in
the preparation of its budget recommendations. He also present-
ed to the Conference Ewing T. Way land, retiring general
secretary of GCFA, and Clifford Broke, general-secretary elect.
They were greeted with applause.
Bishop Thomas then called on Bishop Joseph H. Yeakel (New
York West Area) to give direction in the presentation of specific
reports; Bishop Yeakel was granted the privilege of the floor by
vote of the Conference.
Bishop Yeakel explained the relationship between the Coun-
cil's original recommendations, as printed in Advance Edition C
of the Daily Christian Advocate, and subsequently printed
recommendations which GCFA was now making in response to a
26% limit voted earlier in the Conference on increases in general
apportioned funds. He summarized the annual dollar amount
totals and the year-to-year increases in apportioned fund totals as
printed in the new recommendations. He further reminded the
Conference that, under the rules, following the presentation of
each of the Council's reports, the Legislative Committee on
Financial Administration would present its recommendations in
relation to that report.
Report No. 1 — ^World Service Fund
Bishop Yeakel called on J. Clair Jarvis (West Virginia) for
presentation of GCFA Report No. 1, containing the Council's
recommendations on the World Service Fund (see pages
523-531).
Mr. Jarvis: Bishop Thomas and Bishop Yeakel have presented to you a bit of
background information, considerable background information in fact, concerning
the budget building process through which we have gone. They have reminded you
that more than two years ago we started this process by studying the needs,
listening to the hopes and dreams of agencies, reviewing the stewardship record of
local churches, consulting with economic advisers, and working with the General
Council on Ministries in arriving at the quadrennial budget which we now present
to you for your consideration and response. Many of you will recall that in the
course of the two years that we mailed out questionnaires to nearly 3,000 persons,
representing executives, bishops, district superintendents, a cross-section of the
pastors of local churches, heads of agencies, etc. , to see how they feel about the new
budget for the next quadrennium.
As we hstened and reviewed the responses and then followed with care the
findings of the Committee to Study Funding Patterns, which we of GCFA shared
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in, we heard the general church saying to us that the World Service Fund should
have high priority, that the World Service Fund should be increased substantially.
That no new funds should be proposed. That apportionments should be on a
graduated basis. And that there was a broad need for better interpretation and
communication.
We have worked with the General Council on Ministries, the program agencies,
and representatives of special programs to determine what their projected needs
may be. We have tried to be sensitive and responsive to needs at every level. Every
item in the budget that we present to you represents some level of agreement
between GCFA and GCOM.
We believed that the 31-plus percent increase in apportionments was
reasonable, challenging, needed, and attainable. By your action, however, the 26
percent cap was placed, and you thought otherwise. So now we come to you with a
budgetary proposal within the limits of the 26 percent. With three exceptions, all
agencies have shared in the reduction. Those exceptions are the American Bible
Society, the Three University-College Fund, and Project Equality.
. . . Your attention is called to the Telecommunications Fund, which is placed in
the World Service budget. The reason for that is twofold. One is that at the point of
the promotion costs it will save $300,000 in promotion costs for it to be placed there,
and it has been our experience that there is a better payoff in response to the World
Service Fund than if it is a single line, self-standing item. So it is reflected
there.
. . . Your attention is called to the 1984 General Conference Contingency Fund,
near the bottom of the World Service budget report. That represented the
$300,000 annual cut, sharing, which these above agencies are asked to make in
order to place that fund there. We place it there for this reason. There are always
requests that come to GCFA for special funding, and a number of those have come
to us, and we are prepared at the proper time to deal with those. Those would come
from this $300,000 1984 General Conference Contingency Fund. And then, if that
fund is not exhausted, then it will be added to the World Service Contingency Fund
and will serve as a reservoir for the use of GCFA in responding to emergency needs
that always occur during the course of the quadrennium.
The budget, therefore, is before you. We will try to respond to any inquiries that
you may have. You will need to keep in mind that, if there are changes that you
propose, that you have two options. One is to increase the 26 percent cap, or the
other is to take the amount from funds that we are proposing here from line item
funds. And if such proposals are made, then we would be interested in your
indicating to us where you think the cut should be made. Now, Mr. Chairman, the
matter is before us.
Legislative Committee on Financial Administration Report
No. 67, Calendar No. 1088
Barbara R. Thompson (Baltimore), chairperson of the legisla-
tive committee, called on David Dolsen (Rocky Mountain) for
presentation of the legislative committee recommendations. Mr.
Dolsen explained that the legislative committee was recommend-
ing an amendment to GCFA Report No. 1 whereby 50% of
on-ratio receipts for the telecommunications line item would be
returned to the annual conferences making the payments (see
pages 529 [note 4], 1502).
Johnnie Marie Grimes (North Texas) sought to introduce an
amendment to the GCFA report, but the Chair ruled that only
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amendments related to the legislative committee amendment
were in order at this time.
W. E. Arnold (North Arkansas) asked a question about the
percentage increase in the revised GCFA recommendations as
related to the limit voted by the Conference. Bishop Yeakel
responded and asked Mr. Dolsen to give more detailed figures.
Mr. Dolsen: The total dollars for the last quadrennium that were apportioned
was $277,890, 196. The total dollars apportioned for the quadrennium as presented
are $350,008,091 which represents a 25.95 percent increase.
Richard B. Wilke (Kansas West) spoke in support of the
legislative committee amendment. James J. Caraway (Louisi-
ana) asked a question about the World Service Fund total in
relation to the inclusion of the telecommunications line item in it.
Spurgeon Dunnam (North Texas) raised a point of order, that
the question was not relevant to the issue under discussion;
following additional clarification by Mr. Caraway, the Chair
ruled that the question was in order.
Bishop Yeakel: Mr. Chairman, you will recall that the telecommunications
originally asked for $4.8 million, divided half and half between the conferences
and the General Commission. The GCFA recommendation was $2.4 million
without division. You adopted the other day and sent to us a $2.4 million item
with the recommendation that it be split between the Commission and the
conferences fifty/fifty. In our attempt to respond to the cap you placed on the
entire program of general church funding, we have proposed that the
telecommunications be placed within World Service as a line item that will
average $1 million a year over the quadrennium. It is a graduated item so it isn't
$1 million level each year. It is our judgment in the Council that all of that money
ought to go to the Commission, and that where annual conferences desire to
have their own funding, they can in conference benevolences put such a figure
in. The figure that you need to be talking about is a figure of $1 million. It is not
an increase above the proposed askings that we had originally developed. It
does appear in the final totals, including the General Conference Contingency
Fund that Dr. Jarvis spoke to, and that you have already asked for allocations
out of It does appear as a line item of the same total number of dollars for the
entire fund, but the distribution is quite different.
Richard 0. Truitt (Wisconsin) asked why Ms. Grimes was not
being recognized for presentation of her amendment; the Chair
replied that Ms. Grimes had stated that she did not wish to speak
in relation to the amendment proposed by the legislative
committee.
Margaret H. Rush (Rocky Mountain) moved to amend the
legislative committee amendment to read as follows: "The first
two years of the quadrennium all funds shall go to United
Methodist Communications. The last two years of the quadren-
nium the funds shall be divided 50-50 between United Methodist
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Communications and the annual conferences." She spoke in
support of her amendment.
Edwin A. Schell (Baltimore) asked the Chair to rule whether
consideration of the legislative committee recommendation
required reconsideration of an earlier action of the Conference.
The Chair ruled that no reconsideration was required. Ray Cox,
Jr. (South Georgia) asked a question about the legislative
committee report; the Chair replied that the matter about which
he asked was now properly before the Conference for its decision.
Gloster B. Current (New York) spoke against Ms. Rush's
amendment. Spurgeon Dunnam (North Texas) sought to
introduce another amendment, but the Chair ruled that no other
amendments would be in order until action on Ms. Rush's
amendment was completed. Ms. Thompson gave an additional
response to Mr. Cox's question. The Secretary read Ms. Rush's
amendment; it was defeated.
Michael R. Clayton (Little Rock) moved to amend the
legislative committee report such that the telecommunications
line item would be removed from the World Service Fund and
established as a separate apportionment. He spoke in support of
his amendment. L. E. Crowson (West Virginia) asked a question;
Mr. Jarvis answered. Norman K. Quick (West Ohio) spoke
against Mr. Clayton's amendment. Mr. Jarvis made the final
statement in opposition to Mr. Clayton's amendment; it was
defeated.
Torrey Kaatz (West Ohio) observed that Mr. Jarvis was not a
member of the Conference and moved that he be granted the
privilege of the floor; the motion was adopted.
Spurgeon Dunnam (North Texas) moved to amend the
legislative committee amendment, such that the portion following
the words "telecommunications line item" would read as follows:
"vdll be returned on request of the conferences making the
payment, beginning in the third year of the 1985-88 quadren-
nium." He spoke in support of his amendment.
Harold E. Wright (Western North Carolina) moved to suspend
the rules and move directly to vote on all before the Conference in
Calendar No. 1088. The motion was adopted. Paul J. Meuschke
(Western Pennsylvania) expressed concern that, because Calen-
dar No. 1088 referred to all of GCFA Report No. 1, the
suspension of the rules precluded any further amendments or
discussion related to sections of that report not addressed by the
legislative committee amendment.
Ms. Thompson waived the right for a final statement on behalf
of the legislative committee. Barbara Blackstone (Western
Pennsylvania) asked a question about Mr. Dunnam's amend-
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ment; Mr. Dunnam answered. Charles L. Lamar (Louisville)
addressed a request to the Chair in relation to recognition of
delegates.
Richard B. Wilke (Kansas West) moved to divide the question
such that there would be a separate vote on the matter of the
conferences requesting the return of funds; the motion to divide
was defeated. The Secretary read Mr. Dunnam' s amendment,
and it was defeated.
Mr. Jarvis made a final statement on behalf of GCFA, against
the legislative committee amendment. The amendment, as
contained in Calendar No. 1088, was put to a vote and was
adopted (see page 529, note 4).
World Service Fund Report — Additional Amendments
Johnnie Marie Grimes (North Texas) moved to amend the
World Service Fund budget by re-routing funds within the
budget such that the telecommunications line item would be
$1,000,000 for 1985, with appropriate increases in the remaining
years of the quadrennium. She spoke in support of her
amendment.
Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio) moved to amend the amendment
to set the first year's amount at $1,200,000, vvith annual increases
of $500,000 per year. He spoke in support of his amendment. /.
Tom Sofge, Jr. (Florida) spoke against it. Mr. Jarvis made the
final statement against Mr. Moore's amendment on behalf of
GCFA. Wayne B. Middleton (Detroit) asked a question about the
effect of the amendment on the World Service Fund total; Mr.
Jarvis rephed that it would be increased $3.8 million over the
quadrennium. Parker Duncan (Western North Carolina) objected
that Ms. Grimes' amendment was to reallocate funds within the
total, and that that should apply to Mr. Moore's amendment as
well. The Secretary read Mr. Moore's amendment, and it was
defeated.
R. Fletcher Carter (South Carolina) spoke against Ms. Grimes'
amendment. Mr. Jarvis made a final statement on behalf of
GCFA, indicating his understanding that the amendment would
set the telecommunications line item at $1,000,000 per year and
would not change the quadrennial totals for the World Service
Fund. James H. McCormack (West Ohio) asked about the
meaning of "appropriate increases" in Ms. Grimes' amendment.
Bishop Yeakel explained the effect on annual fund totals of an
increase to $1,000,000 per year for telecommunications. Gladys
Fitts (Tennessee) sought to introduce an amendment to the
amendment, but the Chair ruled that the Conference was at the
point of voting on Ms. Grimes' amendment, and that no other
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amendments were in order. James Lee Riley (Texas) asked Ms.
Grimes to clarify whether her amendment was for a reallocation
of funds with no increase in the total, and also what she had
meant by annual increases. Ms. Grimes replied that a level
amount of $1,000,000 per year for telecommunications would be
acceptable to her. The amendment was defeated.
Recess
The Chair noted that the time set for recess had been reached
and declared the Conference to be in recess.
Clarification on Action on Baltimore Declaration
The Chair made a clarifying statement on the earlier action on
the Baltimore Declaration, explaining that the Conference had
not voted approval of the Declaration, but only that it be referred
to the Council of Bishops and the General Council on Ministries,
and that it be printed in the Daily Christian Advocate.
Ballot for Judicial Council Alternate Members
The Secretary gave instructions for the taking of the ballot for
alternate members of the Judicial Council. John V. Moore
(California-Nevada) asked that his name be withdrawn from
consideration. J. Taylor Phillips (South Georgia) and Foy
Campbell (Alabama- West Florida) asked that their names also be
withdrawn. Paul V. Chaffee (Western Pennsylvania) asked a
question; the Secretary answered. Nancy M. Carruth (Louisiana)
asked a question about the number to be elected; the Secretary
answered. When all of the ballots had been collected, the Chair
declared the ballot closed.
GCFA Report No. 1 — World Service Fund (Consideration
Resumed)
Becky Haase (Pacific and Southwest) asked a question about
the Conference's action on Calendar No. 1088 as it related to the
GCFA report; Bishop Yeakel answered. John S. McCabe
(Northern Illinois) asked about the GCFA World Service Fund
recommendations in relation to the limit set by the Conference on
apportioned general fund increases; Bishop Yeakel answered.
Gladys M. Fitts (Tennessee) moved to amend the Woi'ld
Service Fund budget by increasing the amount for telecommuni-
cations by $2 million per year, and by decreasing the amount for
the General Board of Global Ministries by $2 million per year.
She spoke in support of her motion. Arthur F. Hagy, Jr. (Troy)
raised a point of order, that in voting on Calendar No. 1088, the
Conference completed action on the telecommunications line
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item, and that further amendments related to it were out of
order. The Chair ruled that the amendment was in order. Cleha
D. Hendrix (South Carolina) spoke against Ms. Fitts' amend-
ment. Mr. Jarvis spoke against it on behalf of GCFA. The
Secretary read the amendment, and it was defeated.
C. David Lundquist (West Michigan) moved the suspension of
the rule requiring two speeches on each side of an issue, in order
to be able to move the previous question on GCFA Report No. 1.
The motion to suspend the rules was adopted. Mr. Lundquist
then moved the previous question on Report No. 1, and the
previous question was adopted.
Robert D. Bledsoe (Florida), Donald M. Pike (Central Texas),
J. Howard Wright (Western Pennsylvania), and Ivan L.
LaTumo (Missouri East) asked questions about the GCFA
recommendations on the various funds as they related to previous
actions, and especially to the 26% limit on apportioned general
fund increases. Mr. Jarvis and Bishop Yeakel answered,
referring to reports as printed in the Daily Christian Advocate to
show the amounts by which each fund had been reduced in the
Council's recommendations.
Report No. 1, the World Service Fund, was put to a vote and
was adopted (see pages 523-531).
GCFA Report No. 21— Funding Requests, 1984 General
Conference Contingency Fund
Mr. Jarvis presented the report and observed that the rules
would need to be suspended to consider it, since it had not been
printed and before the Conference for the length of time required
by the rules. The rules were suspended by vote of the
Conference. Mr. Jarvis explained that the report contained
GCFA recommendations in response to several specific funding
requests which had been voted by the Conference and referred to
GCFA. The report was adopted (see page 578).
Report No. 2 — Apportionment Formula
Mr. Jarvis presented the report, explaining that it contained
the Council's recommendations related to the formula used in
determining general fund apportionments to the annual confer-
ences (see pages 532-534).
Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 68,
Calendar No. 1089
Mr. Dolsen presented the report, consisting of the legislative
committee recommendation for adoption of GCFA Report No. 2;
the report was adopted (see pages 532, 1503).
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Report No. a— Episcopal Fund „ ... ^u rr ^ ^
Bishop Yeakel called on Leighton Farrell (North Texas) for
presentation of the report (see pages 534-547). Mr. Farrell called
attention to the report as printed in Advance Edition C of the
Daily Chnstian Advocate, and to revisions which had been
printed subsequently. He gave particular attention to explaining
changes proposed by the Council in the area of bishops' housing
and the recommendations regarding bishops' salaries.
Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 69,
Calendar No. 1090 ^ , , ...
Mr. Dolsen presented the report, consisting of the legislative
committee's recommendation of concurrence with GCFA Report
No. 3 (see page 1503).
Harry E. Shaner (California-Nevada) moved to amend the
GCFA repori:, Section I,B,2, by adding the following: "The area
may purchase, rent, or provide a housing allowance." He spoke in
support of his amendment. Mr. Farrell spoke against it on behalf
of the Council. The amendment was defeated.
Carolyn B. Edge (Southern New England) referred to section
I B 2g, which provided that bishops who were already living in
houses' they own could continue to do so for another four years, if
their assignment did not change; she asked if the Council would
be willing to change "four years" to "eight years," if the General
Conference adopted other legislation which allowed bishops to
remain in the same assignment for a longer period of time. Mr.
Farrell stated that the Council would accept that change if new
legislation governing the maximum length of assignment to an
episcopal area was approved. t d o^
James J. Caraway (Louisiana) moved to amend section l,B^d
of the report, the second sentence, to begin, "It is recommended
that the committee be composed of the following. . . ." He spoke
in support of his amendment. Mr. Farrell accepted it on behalt ot
the Council. He noted that there was also disciplinary legislation
which should be amended in the same fashion.
Donald A. Ott (Wisconsin) moved to amend section I,B,2c by
deleting the last sentence and substituting the following: "The
method for calculating the cost of episcopal housing shall be
determined by the General Council on Finance and Administra-
tion " He spoke in support of his amendment. Robert J. McCune
(Central New York) asked a question about the effect of the
proposed amendment; Mr. Ott answered. Mr. Farrell declined
the opportunity to make a final statement against the amend-
ment. The amendment was defeated.
The report was adopted (see pages 534,1503).
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GCFA Report No. 4 — Ministerial Education Fund
Bishop Yeakel called on Harold H. Quickel (Eastern Pennsyl-
vania) for presentation of the report. Mr. Quickel reviewed
briefly the Council's recommendations related to the Ministerial
Education Fund (see pages 547-550), with special attention to the
proposed revision in the apportionment base.
Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 70,
Calendar No. 1091
Mr. Dolsen presented the report, which contained the
legislative committee's recommendation for concurrence with
GCFA Report No. 4 (see page 1503). Leigh Roberts (Wisconsin)
asked a question about the use of Ministerial Education Fund
monies for recruitment and education of ministers other than
ordained clergy. Mr. Quickel replied that funds could be used for
diaconal ministers.
The report was adopted (see pages 547, 1503).
GCFA Report No. 5 — Temporary General Aid Fund
Mr. Quickel presented the report, consisting of the Council's
recommendations related to the Temporary General Aid Fund
(see pages 550-552).
Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 71,
Calendar No. 1092
Mr. Dolsen presented the report, consisting of the legislative
committee's recommendation to concur with GCFA Report No.
5. The report was adopted (see pages 550, 1503-1504).
GCFA Report No. 6 — General Administration Fund
Bishop Yeakel called on Evelyn Griffith (Detroit) for presen-
tation of this report and Report No. 7. He noted that the
Conference would need to grant Ms. Griffith the privilege of the
floor, and it was granted by vote of the Conference. Ms. Griffith
presented the report, containing the Council's recommendations
related to the General Administration Fund (see pages 552-556).
Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 72,
Calendar No. 1093
Mr. Dolsen reported that the legislative committee recom-
mended concurrence with GCFA Report No. 6. Rhett Jackson
(South Carolina) pointed out an editorial correction to be made in
the legislative committee report. The report was adopted (see
pages 552, 1504).
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GCFA Report No. 7 — Interdenominational Cooperation Fund
Ms. Griffith presented the Council's printed report, containing
recommendations related to the Interdenominational Coopera-
tion Fund (see pages 556-559).
Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 73,
Calendar No. 1094
Mr. Dolsen reported that the legislative committee recom-
mended concurrence with GCFA Report No. 7. DonL. Forsman
(New Mexico) moved to amend the report by setting the total for
the fund at $1,150,000 each year. He spoke in support of his
amendment. John T. King (Southwest Texas) spoke against it.
Bishop Yeakel made the final statement against the amendment
on behalf of the Council. The Secretary read the amendment; it
was defeated. The report was adopted (see pages 556, 1504).
GCFA Report No. 8— Black College Fund
Mr. Quickel presented the report, summarizing background
information and current recommendations for the Black College
Fund, in amounts totalling $33,093,288 for the four years of the
1985-88 quadrennium (see pages 559-561).
Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 74,
Calendar No. 1095
Mr. Dolsen reported that the legislative committee recom-
mended concurrence with GCFA Report No. 8. Don L. Riggin
(Little Rock) moved to amend the report by restoring amounts
originally recommended by GCFA, as printed in Advance Edition
C of the Daily Christian Advocate, totalling $34,021,288 for the
four years of the quadrennium. Mr. Riggin spoke briefly in
support of his amendment. Mr. Quickel spoke on behalf of the
Council in opposition to the amendment. The amendment was
defeated. The report was adopted (see pages 559, 1504).
GCFA Report No. 9— Missional Priority Fund
Mr. Jat^s outlined the Council's recommendations related to
the Missional Priority Fund, as revised to reflect earlier General
Conference action on the 1985-88 missional priority (see pages
561-562).
Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 75,
Calendar No. 1096
Mr. Dolsen reported that the legislative committee recom-
mended concurrence with GCFA Report No. 9 (see page 1504).
Victor M. Goldschmidt (North Indiana) moved to amend the
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second paragraph under section 2c) of the report to read as
follows: "No general board may use more than 10% of its
Missional Priority Fund receipts for all related travel not
included in 2a) and for salaries and support of staff for
administrative purposes." Mr. Goldschmidt spoke in support of
his amendment. Zan W. Holmes (North Texas) asked a question;
Mr. Goldschmidt answered. Carolyn Oehler (Northern Illinois)
spoke against the amendment. Mr. Jarvis made a final statement
on behalf of the Council against the amendment. The amendment
was defeated.
Jose L. Palos (Rio Grande) moved to amend the first sentence
of section 2c) of the report to read as follows: "An amount not to
exceed $900,000 shall be a prior claim for promotion of the fund,
prorated in a descending amount during the quadrennium as the
GCFA may determine." He spoke in support of his amendment.
Stacy D. Myers, Jr. (Eastern Pennsylvania) spoke against it. Mr.
Jarvis spoke against it on behalf of the Council. The amendment
was defeated.
Peter D. Weaver (Western Pennsylvania) moved to amend the
report by substituting $7,000,000 as the annual amount to be
apportioned for the fund. He spoke in support of his amendment.
/. Gordon Stapleton (Peninsula) spoke against it. Mr. Jarvis
spoke against it on behalf of the Council. The amendment was
defeated. The report was adopted (see pages 561-562, 1504).
GCFA Report No. 10
Bishop Yeakel noted that the Council's original Report No. 10
dealt with telecommunications, and since this matter had been
dealt with elsewhere, it would be proper for the report to be
removed from the agenda. The Conference voted to remove the
report from its agenda.
Order of the Day — Offering for Marshals and Pages
The Chair noted that the time scheduled for orders of the day
had been reached. He reported that during the Conference
delegates had been assisted by 160 marshals and pages from 35
states and the District of Columbia and from 55 annual
conferences. He asked that the Conference express its apprecia-
tion to them both by applause and by means of an offering which
would be divided among them.
Order of the Day — Presentation of Bishops' Spouses
At the Chair's request. Bishop James S. Thomas directed the
Conference's attention to the section in which bishops' spouses
were seated. The Conference greeted them with applause.
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Motion Regarding Marshals and Pages
Zan W. Holmes (North Texas) moved that, as additional
recognition of the marshals and pages, their names be printed in
the Daily Christian Advocate. The motion was adopted.
Motion to Suspend the Rules
Lycurgus M. Starkey (Missouri East) moved to suspend the
rules to allow the distribution of two welcome favors of the 1988
General Conference in St. Louis at delegates' tables on Friday
morning, May 11. The motion was adopted.
Committee on Presiding Officers
Richard W. Cain (Pacific and Southwest), chairperson of the
committee, reported that the Committee on Presiding Officers
had selected the following bishops to preside at the remaining
plenary sessions of the Conference: Thursday afternoon. Bishop
Jesse R. DeWitt (Chicago Area); Thursday evening. Bishop Paul
A. Duffey (Louisville Area); Friday morning. Bishop Marjorie S.
Matthews (Wisconsin Area); Friday afternoon. Bishop Roy C.
Clark (Columbia Area); and Friday evening, Bishop William B.
Grove (West Virginia Area).
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
C. Vernon Bigler (Western New York), chairperson of the
committee, called on Sue Davidson (New Hampshire) for a
matter of privilege.
Ms. Davidson: Be it resolved that the General Conference extend to Bishop
Abel Muzorewa of Zimbabwe our deep regret because of his absence from this
Conference and recognize his actions of conscience in behalf of freedom for the
people of Zimbabwe.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bigler called attention to a section in which visitors from
the National Association of Korean American Methodist
Churches were seated. The Conference greeted them with
applause. ^
Request for Communication to House of Representatives
Frank L. Dorsey (Kansas East): Bishop, yesterday this conference took action
on Central America. Today the House of Representatives will discuss funding for
Central America. The House is expected to vote in favor of continuing aid to El
Salvador but not to the Contras working against the government of Nicaragua. If
you'd refer to that report, and then if you would call the office of the
representatives from your district, giving information on the action of the General
Conference and expressing your opinion, it would be very helpful.
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Closing
The Secretary made announcements. Bishop Edward J.
Pendergrass (Retired) offered a closing prayer, and the session
was adjourned.
NINTH DAY, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1984
AFTERNOON SESSION
Opening
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
convened in the afternoon session of Thursday, May 10, 1984, at
2:30 p.m. in the Civic Center Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, with
Bishop Jesse R. DeWitt (Chicago Area) presiding. Following the
singing of a hymn, the Conference was led in prayer by Bishop W.
Ralph Ward, Jr. (Retired).
The Chair outlined the schedule of reports to be considered
during the session: completion of reports from the General
Council on Finance and Administration, followed by reports from
the legislative committees on Local Church, Higher Education,
and Global Ministries.
Announcement of Emergency Appeal for Domestic Disaster
Relief
Bishop Wayne K. Clymer (Iowa Area) called on Norma
Kehrberg (Associate General Secretary, United Methodist
Committee on Relief) for an announcement regarding a special
appeal which had just been approved by the Council of Bishops
and the General Council on Finance and Administration. Ms.
Kehrberg reported that the appeal was for funds for domestic
disaster relief, to assist in areas which had been stiiick by
tornadoes and flooding during the past two weeks.
Motion Regarding Missional Priority
Faustina Lucero (New Mexico) sought to introduce a motion
related to implementation of the missional priority in the local
church. The Chair suggested that the motion be held until the
Legislative Committee on the Local Church reported, later in the
session.
GCFA Report No. 11 — Archives Building
Bishop Yeakel called on Mr. Jarvis for presentation of Report
No. 11, dealing with financial recommendations related to the
Archives Building. He presented the recommendation, a resolu-
tion giving Drew University authority to conduct a capital funds
campaign for the United Methodist Archives and History Center
(see pages 562-563). Paul Hardin (Northern New Jersey),
president of Drew University, spoke in support of the report,
noting that it was a substitute for an earlier recommendation by
GCFA which would have established a separate apportioned fund
for this purpose.
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Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 77,
Calendar No. 1098
Mr, Dolsen reported that the legislative committee recom-
mended concurrence with GCFA Report No. 11 (see page 1505).
Bishop Yeakel reported that the Council of Bishops had also
taken action in support of the proposed capital funds campaign.
The report was adopted (see pages 562, 1505).
GCFA Report No. 12— Special Days With Offerings
Bishop Yeakel called attention to the fact that a revision to
Report No. 12 had been printed in this day's Daily Christian
Advocate, and that it would therefore be necessary to suspend
the rules to permit its consideration. The rules were suspended
by vote of the Conference. He called on Evelyn Griffith for
presentation of the report.
Ms. Griffith presented the report, calling attention to the
addition of World Order Sunday as a fifth special day with
offering, in keeping with an earher action of the Conference (see
pages 563-566).
Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 34,
Calendar No. 395
Mr. Dolsen reported that the legislative committee recom-
mended concurrence with GCFA Report No. 12 (see page 1483).
C. Joseph Sprague (West Ohio) moved to amend the GCFA
Report No. 14 by changing the amount recommended for
promotion of World Order Sunday from $53,000 to $35,000 per
year. He spoke in support of his motion. Theodore H. Walter
(South Carolina) asked a question; the Chair answered. William
W. Dew (Cahfornia-Nevada) raised a point of order, that the
amendment referred to Report No. 14, which was not before the
Conference at this time. The Chair ruled that the amendment was
in order, because it related to World Order Sunday, which was
included in Report No. 12.
J. Kenneth Forbes (South Indiana) moved the suspension of the
rules in order to proceed to the vote on this matter. The motion
was adopted. The amendment was put to a vote, and the Chair
declared that it was adopted. Bishop Yeakel stated that there had
been no opportunity given for a final statement against the
amendment on behalf of the Council. The Chair apologized, but
ruled that it was too late, since the vote had already been taken.
The report was put to a vote and was declared to have been
adopted as amended.
Don L. Riggin (Little Rock) identified himself as having voted
for the report and moved reconsideration for the purpose of
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hearing a final statement from Bishop Yeakel; the motion to
reconsider was adopted. Bishop Yeakel spoke for the Council in
opposition to Mr. Sprague's amendment, and it was defeated.
The report was then put to a vote and was adopted (see pages
563, 1483).
GCFA Report No. 13— World Service Special Gifts Fund
Mr. Jarvis presented the report, consisting of recommenda-
tions related to the revamping of the World Service Special Gifts
program as a channel for designated giving to programs of
agencies not eligible for participation in the general Advance
program (see pages 566-570).
Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 21,
Calendar No. 382
Mr. Dolsen reported the legislative committee's recommenda-
tion for concurrence with GCFA Report No. 13 (see page 1477).
The report was adopted.
GCFA Report No. 14 — Program and Benevolence Interpreta-
tion Budget
Mr. Jarvis presented the report, consisting of recommenda-
tions as to the amounts which could be charged against the
several general funds for promotion costs by the Division of
Program and Benevolence Interpretation (see pages 570-572).
Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 78,
Calendar No. 1099
Mr. Dolsen presented the legislative committee's recommenda-
tion of concurrence with GCFA Report No. 14. The report was
adopted (see pages 570, 1505).
GCFA Report No. 15
Mr. Jarvis presented the report, consisting of a series of
recommendations related to the implementation of General
Conference actions on general fund budgets (see pages 573-575).
Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 79,
Calendar No. 1100
Mr. Dolsen reported the legislative committee's recommenda-
tion of concurrence with GCFA Report No. 15. The report was
adopted (see pages 573, 1505-1506).
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GCFA Report No. 16
Bishop Yeakel explained that the report consisted of an
accounting of the Council's responses to a series of specific
assignments referred to it by the 1980 General Conference (see
pages 575-576).
Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 39,
Calendar No. 400
Mr. Dolsen reported the legislative committee's recommenda-
tion of concurrence with GCFA Report No. 16. The report was
adopted (see pages 575, 1485).
GCFA Report No. 17 — Lovely Lane Chapel Special Appeal
Mr. Jarvis presented the report, consisting of a recommenda-
tion for authorization of continuation through December, 1986, of
a special appeal for funds to restore Lovely Lane Chapel,
Baltimore, Maryland. At his suggestion, Emora T. Brannan,
pastor of Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, was granted
the privilege of the floor by vote of the Conference. Mr. Brannan
reported briefly on the results of the appeal thus far and spoke in
support of the report.
Thomas W. Flinn, Jr. (Baltimore) was recognized and yielded
the floor to H. Barry Bailey (Central Texas). Mr. Bailey moved
to amend the report to allow for a special offering to be received
on Christmas Eve, December 24, for the restoration of Lovely
Lane Chapel. James H. Coile (North Carolina) moved to amend
the amendment by inserting the words, "or other appropriate
time," following the date. He spoke in support of his amendment.
Mr. Jarvis waived the opportunity to speak on behalf of the
Council. Mr. Coile's amendment was adopted.
George W. Calvin (Louisiana) asked whether the intent was to
receive an offering in one year only or in more than one year; Mr.
Bailey stated that his intention was to receive it this year only.
H. Myron Talcott (Wisconsin) spoke against Mr. Bailey's
amendment. The amendment was adopted.
The report was adopted as amended (see page 576).
GCFA Report No. 18 — Pacific Homes Litigation
Bishop Yeakel presented the report, consisting of a report
from the Council on the outcome of litigation related to Pacific
Homes (see page 576). He requested that Bishop Jack M. Tuell
(Los Angeles Area) be granted the privilege of the floor, and it
was granted by vote of the Conference.
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Bishop Tuell: The report is accurate so there is no need to say anything further
about it. Let me make a couple of statements regarding the current developments.
There is a new board in place at Pacific Homes. The fiscal projections which have
been made are being realized and in fact are ahead of schedule in their work. The
funds ensure that no person shall have to leave the homes because of financial
exigency. It is in place and is guaranteeing that. I want to call your attention to this
fact, and I am not sure everyone understands— the $21 million settlement is
actually in the nature of a loan, and assuming the accomplishment of certain fiscal
objectives, that is to be repaid. If the schedule goes as it is projected, we look
fon\^ard toward the end of this decade, around 1990-92 for the repayment of that
which would in turn, of course, be distributed pro rata among all the various annual
conferences, the General Board of Global Ministries, the General Council on
Finance and Administration and the Pacific and Southwest Conference, which
originally provided the funds. I hope personally to be able to see that through.
Two messages come out of the Pacific Homes. The reason people, I believe, do
not give more in our churches— that is one of the things we learned— it's not that
they do not have the resources to do it, it is motivation always that provides
the key.
And the second thing is that meeting an exceedingly impossible challenge can be
the occasion for lifting the spirit of a Conference. To illustrate that, this
Conference, which raised something over $11 million dollars three years ago, right
now has launched a new campaign and is in the process of raising $11 million dollars
for the advancing of the program of the church in pensions, in new churches and in
camping. So while I do not want to suggest that we become defendants in litigation
in order to lift the spirit of our conferences, I will suggest that even in the most
difficult circumstances God's spirit can lead us to accomplishments which none of us
could ever imagine might have happened . So I want to thank everyone , everyone of
you who had some part in some way in helping the Pacific and Southwest
Conference meet this particular obligation. We thank you and we wish every
blessing on you. Thank you very much.
Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 58,
Calendar No. 877
Mr. Dolsen reported the legislative committee's recommenda-
tion of concurrence with GCFA Report No. 18. The report was
adopted (see page 1496),
GCFA Report No. 19— Churches' Center for Theology and
Public Policy
Douglas L. McGuire (Louisiana) presented the report, con-
sisting of recommendations growing out of evaluation of the
Churches' Center for Theology and Public Policy, as conducted
jointly by the General Council on Ministries and the General
Council on Finance and Administration (see pages 576-578).
Committee on Financial Administration Report No. 26,
Calendar No. 387
Mr. Dolsen reported the legislative committee's recommenda-
tion for adoption of GCFA Report No. 19. The report was
adopted (see pages 576, 1481).
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GCFA Report No. 20 — Television Presence and Ministry
Campaign Results
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